Yearly toy drive sees success in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On December 18, the Benton County Sheriff's Office, along with the New Beginnings Church, will invite those in need to come and shop presents for their…
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Benton Co. sheriff speaks out after seeing rise in child abuse cases
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A sheriff in one West Tennessee county has noticed a disturbing trend. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher is speaking out about an increase in certain crimes being committed.…
Google releases its 'Year in Search' report
(CBS Newspath) -- If you want to know what people were thinking about in 2020, ask Google. The search engine behemoth is out with its "Year in Search"…
Jackson Generals dropped as Minor League affiliate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals have been dropped as an affiliate from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Jackson Generals made the announcement Wednesday, saying they had not been sent an invitation into the newly formed Minor League Baseball system. The…
422,962 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 5,171 deaths, 2,605 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 422,962 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, December 9. In addition, 5,171 people have died and 2,605 are currently hospitalized. Another 376,851 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Recovery center seeks clothing donations this holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How can a set of clothes impact someone's recovery? "They haven't had a lot. They haven't been given a lot," said JACOA Executive Director Barry Cooper. JACOA is…
2 additional deaths, 138 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are an 86-year-old man, who died Dec. 8, and an 87-year-old man, who died Nov. 29. A…
Missing elderly couple from McNairy County, found safe
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies spent Tuesday afternoon and evening searching for a missing elderly couple. A large police and community presence congregated in the vicinity of Finger-Leapwood Road near Finger, and searched a 2-mile area. Hardin…
White House holds round-table discussion for COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Only 10 months after COVID-19 reached America, there are now potentially two effective vaccines ready to be distributed once approved. "We harnessed the full power of government, the…
JMCSS Education Vision meeting addresses progress of cyber school teaching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System met Tuesday evening for their Education Vision meeting. During the meeting, members discussed their excitement for progress and where they are…
Redemption Road Rescue in need of donations, volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is asking for your help to raise funds this season. Redemption Road Rescue needs your help after taking in more and more animals who need…
Local committee discusses chicken farms in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Property Committee met Tuesday afternoon. The discussion centered around chicken farm operations. The committee discussed proposed chicken farm construction in Madison County. Residents who attended the…
TWRA discusses ongoing fight against invasive species
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's Asian Carp Advisory Commission met Tuesday. The TWRA is working to remove Asian Carp from our waters, as they are compromising other species of…
Jackson doctor wants new approach to COVID-19 pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Madison County, one local medical professional is advocating for a new approach to fighting the virus. Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, with Physicians…
Two arrested after Gibson County drug investigation
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Gibson County. According to a news release, a search warrant was executed at a home on…
