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Over 1,550 vaccinated during Thursday's drive-thru event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says over 1,550 residents were vaccinated Thursday. The news release from the health department says 1,563 Madison County seniors received their dose of the vaccine at the Jackson Fairgrounds. “We could…

Gov. Lee addresses vaccine roll out, Joe Biden's win

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee addressed vaccine roll out across the state, and recognized President-elect Joe Biden's win, saying he'll work with him in the future. Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey…

Sen. Jackson, Rep. Todd named 2020 Legislators of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee Development District named Sen. Ed Jackson and Rep. Chris Todd as 2020 Legislators of the Year on Thursday at the organization's annual legislative luncheon. The awards are typically presented in March, but the presentation was…

City of Jackson, JTA launch new transportation app

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and Jackson Transit Authority have launched a new app to make it easier for residents to use public transportation. According to a news release, the TransLoc app will allow users to track buses,…

Officer dead from injuries sustained at Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.…

Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is conceding to President-elect Joe Biden and condemning the violent supporters who stormed the nation’s Capitol Wednesday. In a new video message, Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new…

Thousands receive COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of people lined up Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Elderly Madison County residents waited hours on Thursday to receive their doses of…

McNairy County lawyer suspended from practicing law

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- McNairy County lawyer Bobby Gene Gray was been suspended from practicing law on Thursday, according to a news release from the Board of Professional Responsibility. The release says Gray admitted to taking controlled substances from an…

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