Old Country Store keeps holiday tradition alive for 36th year
JACKSON, Tenn. - It's a Hub City family tradition! It's the Christmas Eve breakfast at the Old Country Store, but this year, it looks a little different. "We've had a little bit…
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101 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 8,102 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 101 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,102. The health department says 1,056 of those cases…
1 killed, another injured in Henderson County wreck
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms one person was killed and another was injured in a Wednesday evening wreck on Highway 412 West. According to a crash report, 26-year-old Haley Stanfill, of Reagan, was killed in the…
Real estate agency hosts toy giveaway in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local real estate agency hosted an event aiming to provide a little extra joy this Christmas. Wednesday afternoon, Century 21 realty and volunteers hosted the Toys for Tots…
State health officials discuss potential changes to vaccine phases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has updates on where the state stands on COVID-19 vaccinations. The state is potentially altering their vaccine phase plans to help the crisis…
Tent city resident reacts to warming shelter opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A temporary warming shelter for people who are homeless will open soon in the Hub City. One man who lives in what's known as the "tent city" in Jackson…
Health officials update vaccination progress as hospitals remain in surge capacity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials have good news and bad news about the vaccination progress in Madison County. Health department officials confirmed, so far, they've been able to vaccinate more than 500…
Holiday travelers hit the road across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year, as travel begins for the Christmas holiday. "Beginning today on Wednesday at noon, we are halting any temporary…
Henry County extends mask mandate through Jan. 2
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced it is extending its mask mandate. A news release from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management and Safety says it will be extended to Saturday, January 2. “On a positive note, this…
541,240 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,380 deaths, 2,934 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 541,240 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Wednesday, December 23. In addition, 6,380 people have died and 2,934 are currently hospitalized. Another 455,586 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
THP announces plan for keeping drivers safe over holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced its plans for keeping drivers safe over the holidays. THP says it will be launching "an aggressive traffic safety enforcement" campaign over the Christmas holiday. “We do not want our troopers to…
Health department distributes all of first COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has distributed all of the department's first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a news release. The health department was scheduled to receive another 900 doses on Wednesday for individuals…
Shoppers pick up last-minute gifts around Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the sun came up Wednesday, shoppers made their way to stores in Jackson, picking up those final presents for their loved ones. "We're just doing a little Christmas shopping,"…
Cosmetology school finds new home in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cosmetology school has found a new home. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology, formerly located in Henderson, celebrated the grand opening of their brand new location in south Jackson on Tuesday. Owner Amanda Holmes says while their…
Jackson police seek suspect in robbery at Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery Wednesday morning at Walmart on Emporium Drive. Police say officers responded to a report of a robbery in the Money Center at Walmart around 8:15 a.m. Police say the suspect was…
