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Jackson police searching for runaway teen

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a runaway teenager. Police say Za'Nya Lee-Taylor, 13, was last seen on March 14 by her mother. She is 5-feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. Anyone…

UTM postpones summer orientation, transfer orientation

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin confirmed Monday that two summer registration programs have been postponed. In a news release, university leaders say the Summer Orientation and Registration, or SOAR, and Transfer Orientations have been rescheduled as…

Weakley County schools continue meal distribution through closure

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a virtual meeting with cafeteria managers on Tuesday, Weakley County Schools Nutrition Director Trista Snider was confident that the Monday through Friday meal distribution would continue throughout the now extended school closure. “Stepping up and…

STAR Center hosts "No Show Social"

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center is having a No Show Social on Tuesday, March 31 and you are being asked to NOT show up! Instead, stay in the comfort of your own home, enjoy a delicious dinner provided by…

Second Madison Co. resident tests positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second Madison County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Kim Tedford, Regional Director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, confirmed Wednesday that a 77-year-old woman tested positive for the virus. The patient is currently hospitalized…

Second Chester County resident tests positive for coronavirus

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County has confirmed in a Facebook post that a second person has tested positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus. The first patient tested positive last week at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Additional details about the second…

JHA makes changes due to coronavirus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Housing Authority has made changes to its normal operations in order to protect its employees and residents. A news release from the JHA says the following: Central office will be closed to the public until…

Executive order puts pressure on salon owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The executive order is not only stopping beauticians and barbers from cutting hair, but its cutting into their livelihood. Shear Class Salon owners, Chasity and Demecus Jeffries are…

Sewing business creates, donates face masks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One business owner is using her skills to help those who want to stay protected against the coronavirus or any sicknesses. Johnetta Black, co-owner of Wilbourn's Sewing and Alterations decided to…

Gov. Lee provides update on COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee held another news conference Tuesday afternoon, updating the public on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.   The governor talked about keeping schools across the state…

Gas price drops under $1 in local city

PARIS, Tenn. -- If you're looking for low gas prices in the state of Tennessee, look no further than the city of Paris. Prices at the pump have dropped all over Henry County,…

People, businesses offer activities over internet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When story time gets cancelled, don't worry. There is someone is coming to the rescue. Ontoni Reedy, an elementary school teacher at Community Montessori School, is taking story time to the…

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