'Faces of our Veterans' exhibit launches at Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Hall is now hosting a special photography exhibit showcasing veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The exhibit is a new feature for the…
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Jackson man sentenced to 6 years after loaded guns found during search
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to six years in custody on federal gun charges. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant, Reginald Dontae Williamson was sentenced to 77 months after investigators searched his…
Local agency works to assist elderly, disabled community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee's Area Agency on Aging and Disability offers several programs to help the elderly and disabled community across West Tennessee. "We have public guardianship, we have a Choices…
287,770 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,610 deaths, 1,543 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 287,770 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 10. In addition, 3,610 people have died and 1,543 are currently hospitalized. Another 252,515 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Tennessee family sues over student's slave assignment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee family has filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville Public Schools and a teacher over an elementary school assignment about slavery. The assignment at Waverly Belmont Elementary in Nashville was called “Let’s Make a Slave.”…
Local universities share Thanksgiving break plans amid pandemic
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- As you're making plans for Thanksgiving, local universities are trying their best to protect their communities against coronavirus. The end of the semester is drawing near for Bethel,…
97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 4,355 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 4,355. The health department says those cases ranging from 2-months-old to…
JTA announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Monday that they will not be operating their regular bus service on Thanksgiving Day. JTA says services will not run Nov. 26, but will resume their normal schedule on Friday, Nov. 27…
Friendly Frank's Flea Market returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friendly Frank's Flea Market made its return to the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. People from all over came to the Hub City to shop with local vendors at the flea market. Masks were required for both customers…
Miss Christmas Spirit 2020 pageant raises money for local organization
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - At the Magnolia Manor Chapel in Humboldt, girls ranging from 8 to 15-years-old competed to become the next Miss Christmas Spirit of 2020. The contestants competed in many categories during the pageant,…
Church presents $7,000 check to Carl Perkins Center
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee church is doing something special for a non-profit organization. Love & Truth Church in Savannah gave back to the community by providing the Carl…
Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is signaling that he plans to move quickly to build out his government. The first focus for the president-election is the coronavirus pandemic that will likely dominate the early days of his administration. Biden…
281,851 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,595 deaths, 1,490 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 281,851 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, November 8. In addition, 3,595 people have died and 1,490 are currently hospitalized. Another 250,818 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. “Jeopardy!” studio Sony says Trebek died at his California home early Sunday with family and friends surrounding him. He was 80. Trebek presided…
25 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 4,258 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 4,258. The health department says those patients range in age from 4-years-old to 81-years-old. Sixteen…
