Dog adopts kitten siblings after losing puppies
PHOENIX, Ariz. (CBS Newspath) -- Georgia adopted 3 kittens. The dog went into labor early and lost her puppies, according to Sunshine Dog Rescue in Phoenix. The center found kittens that needed a mom…
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Health department confirms 2 deaths, 37 new cases of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 48. Tedford says a 76-year-old man died Monday, and an 88-year-old…
RNC speaker Abby Johnson appears at Union University, sparks protests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nationally-known outspoken pro-life advocate, who at one time supported a woman's right to choose, spoke at a local Christian college. Union University Auxiliary hosted Abby Johnson, a…
Union City police investigate Sunday homicide
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are investigating a shooting Sunday night that left one man dead. Investigators say officers responded to Club 1 Hunnid on East Cheatham Street around 2:30 a.m. after a report of shots fired. Officers…
State calls for more poll workers for upcoming election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday was National Poll Workers Day, and Tennessee wants you to step up. The state rolled out a new program called 'Be a Patriot, Become a Poll Official'…
County mayors respond to increasing COVID-19 cases, discuss mask mandates
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rural counties across Tennessee saw a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in August. "That wave has finally hit us. The last month has been very trying, very difficult.…
Aircraft flyover shows support for local hospital staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital enjoyed a show of appreciation Tuesday morning. They gathered outside the front entrance for a flyover, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The…
Judge won't block Tennessee mail voting signature match law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge won't block Tennessee's implementation of a law that requires verifying signatures of voters looking to cast ballots by mail. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson late last week rejected a request for a preliminary…
New K9 officer joins TBI to fight crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new member on the team that will help with fighting crimes, including child exploitation. Meet Zeus. He's the newest officer with…
City of Jackson repeals spay and neuter ordinance, reviews poverty data
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Due to a technical error the first time, the City of Jackson's spay and neuter ordinance is officially repealed after three votes. "Looking at the enforce ability, we've had…
156,329 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,781 deaths, 6,978 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 156,329 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, September 1. In addition, 1,781 people have died and 6,978 have been hospitalized. Another 118,885 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Dyer County escapee arrested Monday; one remains at large
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Antoine Thomas, one of three inmates who escaped the Dyer County Jail on Sunday, is in custody. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced Thomas' arrest Tuesday. In a news release, the U.S. Marshals say Thomas was found at…
Wrestler Jerry Lawler to host 50th anniversary event at ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals and USA Wrestling are joining to present Jerry "The King" Lawler's 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Ballpark at Jackson. The event will be held Saturday, September 26, and will feature eight matches -- including…
Lawsuit seeks to block Tennessee abortion reversal law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Abortion rights groups have challenged newly enacted Tennessee law that would require women undergoing drug-induced abortions be informed the procedure can be reversed. The lawsuit, filed Monday, is the second legal battle targeting a sweeping anti-abortion…
Health department confirms 28 cases of COVID-19; 2,321 total
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,321. The new cases include 11 men and 17 women, ranging in age…
