Recovery center seeks clothing donations this holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How can a set of clothes impact someone's recovery? "They haven't had a lot. They haven't been given a lot," said JACOA Executive Director Barry Cooper. JACOA is…
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2 additional deaths, 138 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are an 86-year-old man, who died Dec. 8, and an 87-year-old man, who died Nov. 29. A…
Missing elderly couple from McNairy County, found safe
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies spent Tuesday afternoon and evening searching for a missing elderly couple. A large police and community presence congregated in the vicinity of Finger-Leapwood Road near Finger, and searched a 2-mile area. Hardin…
White House holds round-table discussion for COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Only 10 months after COVID-19 reached America, there are now potentially two effective vaccines ready to be distributed once approved. "We harnessed the full power of government, the…
JMCSS Education Vision meeting addresses progress of cyber school teaching
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County School System met Tuesday evening for their Education Vision meeting. During the meeting, members discussed their excitement for progress and where they are…
Redemption Road Rescue in need of donations, volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is asking for your help to raise funds this season. Redemption Road Rescue needs your help after taking in more and more animals who need…
Local committee discusses chicken farms in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Property Committee met Tuesday afternoon. The discussion centered around chicken farm operations. The committee discussed proposed chicken farm construction in Madison County. Residents who attended the…
TWRA discusses ongoing fight against invasive species
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's Asian Carp Advisory Commission met Tuesday. The TWRA is working to remove Asian Carp from our waters, as they are compromising other species of…
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…
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…
