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…
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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…
Bethel University opens new Benton County location
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University announced it is opening a new location in Benton County. A news release from Bethel says this service will be located at the Benton County Career and Technical Center in Camden. The release says the…
414,749 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 5,109 deaths, 2,566 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 414,749 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, December 8. In addition, 5,109 people have died and 2,566 are currently hospitalized. Another 371,163 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Challenging semester for students wraps up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Balancing school in-person and online is a new challenge for students across the country, and here in Jackson. "It's been one of those things that's made teachers and districts…
Boater injured in Monday crash on Reelfoot Lake
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a boat crash Monday afternoon on Reelfoot Lake. According to a news release, a 59-year-old man was taken by helicopter to the Med in Memphis with a broken jaw,…
Entertainment venue reopens in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center is reopening its doors this month after COVID-19 disrupted most of the regular season. On Saturday, December 19, Black Jacket Symphony will perform Prince's "Purple Rain" album live…
Additional death, 103 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says that patient is a 64-year-old man, who died Nov. 24. A total of 115…
Chuck Yeager, the first to break the sound barrier, dies at 97
(AP) — World War II flying ace Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break the sound barrier, has died at 97. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says Yeager died Monday. The retired Air Force brigadier general became the fastest human in 1947…
Chester County residents celebrate Christmas with parade, tree lighting
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local town hosted their annual Christmas parade Monday evening. "I thought the parade would be smaller, but I was pleasantly surprised to see it. Seems like there…
JMCSS school board continues to adapt to online learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School board discussed where they stand with CyberSchool. At the JMCSS school board's monthly work session Monday, board members looked at percentages of parent and teacher opinions to review how they were doing. Dr.…
City of Jackson hosts socially distanced Christmas celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson rung in the holiday season a bit differently this year. Instead of an in-person parade and city tree lighting, officials opted for something more socially…
AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense. That's according to four people familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because the selection hadn't been…
'Principal on the Shelf' brings joy to local elementary school
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington elementary school principal decided to do something a little different to get his students in the holiday spirit. Students at Caywood Elementary are getting…
Dyersburg police respond to multiple firearm related incidents over weekend
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department responded to three different firearm related incidents over the weekend. December 7, 2020 Nature of Incident: Firearm Violence and Arrests This Weekend This weekend Dyersburg Police Department... Posted by Dyersburg Police Department…
