Madison Co. Fire Department warns of Thanksgiving cooking hazards
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you are deep frying a turkey on Thanksgiving Day, it can be dangerous -- even causing a fire if you are not careful. But there are…
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Airport authority hears proposals to bring new airline to McKellar-Sipes
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners held a special meeting for proposals for a new airline on Monday. The board heard proposals from airlines wishing to…
Carroll Academy students receive Thanksgiving gift from local church
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Monday morning, students at Carroll Academy received a Thanksgiving gift from Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church. "Several years ago, I think around 2012, we took on a project…
344,550 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,301 deaths, 2,091 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 344,550 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 23. In addition, 4,301 people have died and 2,091 are currently hospitalized. Another 296,592 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Madison Co. Commission votes to fast track employee raises
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a special called meeting on Monday, the Madison County Commission voted to speed up employee raises. Now the raises will be on the next check. "Before Christmas,…
Lane College to receive Peyton Manning's donation from golf challenge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Peyton Manning, two-time Super Bowl Champion, has selected Lane College to receive his donation as part of Capital One's The Match: Champions for Change. On Friday, November 27, a golf event will be held featuring World Golf…
TDOT to halt lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced they will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a release, all construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning 12 p.m.…
45 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 5,348 total in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 45 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday. A total of 5,348 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new cases range in age from 6-months-old…
Residents make plans ahead of Thanksgiving day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and residents in the Hub City say they are making plans to spend the holiday with their families. On Sunday, people were making some last minute stops at local grocery…
Local blood center is asking the community for blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn. - There is a critical need for blood in West Tennessee especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Public Relations Coordinator for Lifeline Blood Service, Cherie Parker, says hospitals need blood and not just…
Local city hosts open house supporting local businesses
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A local community gathered Sunday to embrace local businesses. The City of Dresden hosted an open house to bring awareness to local businesses and encourage the community to shop local. There was a different themed attraction at…
Local church collects funds after $5,000 investment
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- You may remember when Journey Church did a reverse offering, giving thousands of dollars to its church members. The church collected all of its members' funds after giving them a…
340,476 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,266 deaths, 2,065 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 340,476 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, November 22. In addition, 4,266 people have died and 2,065 are currently hospitalized. Another 294,231 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Thanksgiving food safety tips
(CBS Newspath) -- With many Americans changing their plans and staying home this Thanksgiving because of the coronavirus, many people could be prepping a Turkey Day meal for the first time. Federal…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
