LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing (8/20/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing starting at 3 p.m. Central on Thursday, August 20.
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Jackson Christian discusses COVID-19 precautions for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian has been in session for a little more than a week and, so far, they haven't seen a case of COVID-19. About 750 students go to…
139,175 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,488 deaths, 6,156 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 139,175 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, August 20. In addition, 1,488 people have died and 6,156 have been hospitalized. Another 100,967 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Cedar Grove woman sentenced to 14 years for meth trafficking involvement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 32-year-old Brandi Oswalt, of Cedar Grove, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 156 grams of methamphetamine, according to a news release.…
I-40 construction advances in Jackson, TDOT explains next steps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Road construction and Jackson -- it feels like you can't have one without the other! Since 2017, The Tennessee Department of Transportation has been working on I-40 through…
Authorities arrest 22-year-old in connection to statutory rape investigation
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Department has arrested Kolby Lewis Conder, 22, in connection to a statutory rape investigation, according to a news release. The release states Conder contacted the female juvenile victim via text during the…
Man charged in Decatur County burglary, thefts
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Decatur County Sheriff's Office have charged a man in connection with a burglary and a string of thefts on McIllwain Road earlier this week. Investigators say they were able to identify the suspect…
Tennessee officers break down door of innocent family
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three Tennessee police officers have been decommissioned after they broke down the door of an innocent family early Tuesday morning. Nashville police say officers used a public housing agency database to find the home of a…
39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 1,925 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 39 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,925. The health department says those cases include 10 men and 29 women,…
Charges dropped in attempted murder case after victim refuses to testify
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Charges have been dropped against a Humboldt man who was accused of attempted first degree murder. According to a news release, 18-year-old Canon Magourik was shot five times with a pistol through the front door of…
Free masks provided during giveaway in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases, another mask giveaway was held in the Hub City. Cars could be seen driving up outside the East Jackson Church of Christ on East Chester Street…
Bells Elementary teachers receive training for virtual learning
BELLS, Tenn. -- When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, many schools systems were left scrambling for a plan. Over the summer, administrators with Bells Elementary came up with a plan to…
Deer hunting season approaching for West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The August deer hunting season is quickly approaching, and here is what you need to know. During the August Velvet Hunt you are able to hunt mature bucks. The season…
Pandemic continues to impact West Tennessee schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As schools across West Tennessee attempt to reopen, COVID-19 continues to pop up. As August arrived in West Tennessee, school systems across the region began to open up…
Small game hunting season to kickoff Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we near the end of the summer season and into fall, small game hunting season is just around the corner. Squirrel season kicks off on Saturday, August 22, which…
