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TDOT to halt lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced they will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a release, all construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning 12 p.m.…

45 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 5,348 total in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 45 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday. A total of 5,348 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new cases range in age from 6-months-old…

Residents make plans ahead of Thanksgiving day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and residents in the Hub City say they are making plans to spend the holiday with their families. On Sunday, people were making some last minute stops at local grocery…

Local city hosts open house supporting local businesses

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A local community gathered Sunday to embrace local businesses. The City of Dresden hosted an open house to bring awareness to local businesses and encourage the community to shop local. There was a different themed attraction at…

Thanksgiving food safety tips

(CBS Newspath) -- With many Americans changing their plans and staying home this Thanksgiving because of the coronavirus, many people could be prepping a Turkey Day meal for the first time. Federal…

Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…

1 additional death, 65 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. —The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one additional death due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says that patient is an 85-year-old woman, who died Nov. 20. A total of 96 Madison County residents have died…

TN Voices host virtual Green Ribbon Gala

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Voices Mental Health non-profit organization hosted its annual Green Ribbon Gala. The gala was held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The gala showcased many entertainers and speakers. City of Jackson Mayor Scott…

FHU hosts spring graduation after being delayed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University celebrated its spring Class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony. The Spring 2020 Commencement was cancelled and had to be rescheduled twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FHU finally held its commencement ceremony for…

Local organization holds Toys for Tots fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Marine Corp League held its fifth annual Toys for Tots fundraiser. The event was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1848 on North Highland Avenue. The organization says its mission is to spread Christmas…

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