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Humboldt police investigate shooting

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police investigate a shooting in a nearby town. This was the scene at Bailey Park Saturday afternoon. Customers in a nearby gas station say they didn't see what happened, but that someone ran into the store saying…

Martial arts group celebrates law enforcement

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…

Restaurants enjoy day two of tax free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…

Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bypassing the nation’s elected lawmakers as he claims the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit. Trump signed several executive orders at his New Jersey golf club on…

Giveaway helps kids return to school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church in east Jackson rose up to help residents who are getting ready to go back to school. "It's better to give than to receive. Anything we can…

Madison County sees additional 27 COVID-19 cases; 1,372 total

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 27 more cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co., bringing the total to 1,372. The health department says nine of the newest cases are male and 18 are female. The department says…

Brownsville motel shutdown due criminal activity

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local motel is now shutdown in Haywood County. Friday afternoon, the West Tennessee Drug Task Force served a nuisance action on the Rodeway Inn Motel in Brownsville due…

Health department offers back-to-school vaccinations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting back-to-school immunization clinics. The department says the clinics will be held on August 12, 13, 18, 20 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the health department.…

US Marshals announce arrest of man in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals announced the arrest of Brandon Purdy in a news release on Friday. Marshals say Purdy was arrested after he was tracked to an address on McGee Loop Road in Jackson on Thursday. Marshals say he…

JPD: Suspect sought in downtown Jackson homicide

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in relation to homicide that occurred on Friday. A news release from JPD says that officers responded…

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