Milan kicks off holidays with virtual Christmas tree lighting
MILAN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee town lights up with the Christmas spirit. With everything we've experienced in 2020, it may seem like COVID-19 is the Grinch, but people…
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FHU to host actor Gary Sinise for annual scholarship fundraiser
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is hosting their 56th annual benefit dinner on Friday, December 4. "These scholarships that are provided by our donors are a huge deal. It's vital for our…
West Tennessee Legal Services hosts virtual event for World AIDS Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services hosted a virtual event Tuesday for World AIDS Day. City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger read a proclamation marking Tuesday, Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in Jackson. The program included a candlelight…
Downtown 'tree' aims to keep Jackson's homeless warm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This time of the year, a special tree can be seen outside of The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center. "Every year we tend to do…
City of Jackson accepting nominations for 'Hub City Hero'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is accepting nominations for Hub City Hero. According to a news release, nominees would be individuals who work to improve the lives of others in the community. Criteria for nominees are individuals who:…
U.S. Marshals announce arrest in 2017 homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspect is in custody in connection with a 2017 homicide investigation in Madison County, according to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller. In a news release, the U.S. Marshals confirmed the arrest of Donald Wayne Duckworth. The release…
Jackson police investigating death of 18-month-old toddler
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating the death of a toddler early Tuesday morning. In a news release, police say officers responded to an apartment at Parkridge Apartments just before 5 a.m. The release says officers at the apartment…
380,186 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,638 deaths, 2,369 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 380,186 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, December 1. In addition, 4,638 people have died and 2,369 are currently hospitalized. Another 336,131 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Giving Tuesday benefits local nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The biggest day of the year has arrived for nonprofits across West Tennessee. Giving Tuesday launched on giveback731.com Tuesday morning, encouraging residents to donate money to local nonprofits in…
Jackson City Council calls on governor for statewide mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson already has a mask mandate, but now the city council is calling on Governor Lee to issue one across the state. "A mask mandate would not only…
Trenton teen charged after armed robbery at Humboldt store
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- 19-year-old Collin Michael Lee, of Trenton, is facing robbery and theft charges following an incident at a convenience store Monday night. A news release states around 7:44 p.m. on November 30, officers with the Humboldt Police Department…
Mother charged after 14-month-old dies due to burn injuries
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is in custody after a 14-month-old child died due to burn injuries. According to a news release, officers with the Union City Police Department responded to Union City Baptist Memorial Hospital on Nov. 10…
Old Country Store announces services for Clark Shaw
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store has announced arrangements for services following the death of Clark Shaw. Shaw died Nov. 25 due to complications from COVID-19, according to a post on the Old Country Store's Facebook page. Visitation services…
96 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 5,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 96 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 5,800. The health department says those new cases range in age from 6-months-old to 78-years-old.…
Multiplying Good: Jackie Utley
"Every veteran who went into the service took an oath to defend our country with his or her life if necessary," said Jackie Utley. For the past 8 years, Jackie Utley…
