City of Jackson announces leaf pick up to start this month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We're going into the last half of fall, and, with a windy weekend leaving plenty of leaves on the ground, the City of Jackson is starting to clean…
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Madison County officials prepare for Election Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We're going to be busy. We've never seen a presidential election that wasn't busy," Madison County Elections Administrator Kim Buckley said. Forty-eight percent of registered voters in…
Madison Co. Democratic, Republican Parties encourage final push to polls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On the day before the presidential election, both the Republican and Democratic parties in Madison County are using last minute strategies to encourage voters to vote. "We're…
264,587 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,379 deaths, 1,434 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 264,587 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 2. In addition, 3,379 people have died and 1,434 are currently hospitalized. Another 234,460 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Caring for outdoor plants as colder weather approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The weather is starting to get colder, and there are some things you need to do to make sure you and your outdoor plants are prepared. "A lot of the plants we put in pots on our…
Man dies after suffering medical emergency at former hospital
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police say a man died early Saturday morning at the former Humboldt Medical Center after suffering a medical emergency. Humboldt police say officers responded to the former hospital just after 6 a.m. after a report of…
Girl Scouts offering free membership through November
Girl Scouts Heart of the South is offering free memberships for girls who sign up by Nov. 30. According to a news release, Girl Scouts are continuing to have virtual troop meetings with fun activities, including Brownie Painting Badge, Healthy…
Deer muzzleloader, archery season opens Saturday
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters that muzzleloader and archery season for deer opens on Saturday, Nov. 7. The season runs through Friday, Nov. 20 in all the deer hunting units across the state, according to TWRA. If…
18 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 4,029 total
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of positive cases to 4,029. The health department says those patients range in age from 14-years-old to 72-years-old.…
Authorities work car accident on South Highland Avenue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All traffic was closed on South Highland Avenue due to a car accident. According to witnesses on the scene, a car crashed into a utility pole causing power outages in the area. The incident happened around 5…
Local farm hosts family fest
TOONE, Tenn. -- It's the last day of fall fun at the Falcon Ridge Farm in Hardeman County and many families are taking advantage of popular activities such as a pumpkin patch and petting…
Seasonal consignment sale draws huge crowds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson resident Gail Forbis held a seasonal consignment sale. Forbis says the sale is typically held at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Due to COVID-19, the sale was moved to the Toys-R-Us building on North Highland Avenue in Jackson.…
Local farm ends season with pumpkin smashing event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Donnell Century Farm Adventure wrapped up its fall season with a pumpkin destruction activity. "We grow our own pumpkins and have lots and lots leftover every single year and thought, 'Wow.…
261,426 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,353 deaths, 1,296 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 261,426 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, November 1. In addition, 3,353 people have died and 1,296 are currently hospitalized. Another 233,175 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Trunk-or-treat event held in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was plenty of Halloween fun in Jackson, including an event at Forest Hill. Kids from Lincoln Court Apartments and Parkway East joined together for a night of competition, fun and games. They were also able to…
