Redemption Road Rescue hosts adoption event
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization that is aimed at rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses in need is inviting animal lovers to come out and adopt after being closed due to the…
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USJ celebrates students with outdoor graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrating their class of 2020, but all in a unique way. University School of Jackson celebrated the class of 2020. Saturday was the students' graduation from the school. Head of School, Stewart Hirstein…
High school students receive scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday, six students received the Jerome Ellington Scholarship Award, each worth $500. The presentation was held at Muse Park. The event was organized by Norma Ellington. Her son, Jerome Ellington was killed in January of 2009. Since…
22,566 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 364 deaths, 1,732 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 22,566 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, May 30. In addition, 364 people have died and 1,732 have been hospitalized. Another 15,193 have recovered. The report shows the following…
Chester Co. law enforcement seek help in construction site theft
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in an investigation into a theft at a construction site. A white trailer was taken from a construction site on Hurst Road in Chester County, according…
IRS mails stimulus money on debit cards
NEW YORK -- More than 140 million Americans have received federal stimulus money either through check or direct deposit. Now some people are getting it in the form of a debit card and it's causing confusion. When Gayle Parkin received a…
City of Jackson, JPD announce steps taken to ensure safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and the Jackson Police Department announced steps they are taking to ensure everyone's safety. A news release from the city says body cameras and training have been implemented in order to help protect…
Second round of testing held at correctional facility
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A second round of mass testing has been completed at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. Northwest Warden Kevin Genovese says testing of staff and inmates has helped with stress and says he is appreciative of the…
179 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 160 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. – One additional case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 179, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the most recent case is…
Law enforcement respond to Madison Co. home
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators were called out to a location in north Madison County that later brought out a large law enforcement presence. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tom Mapes says a call came in around 6:20 p.m. Deputies…
SWHRA begins summer food program
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Human Resource Agency is making sure students do not go hungry this summer. "Come get the meals for the children. I don't want to miss anyone who may…
Getting back in the game: Guidelines issued for non-contact sports
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play ball! That is the phrase local athletes and fans have been waiting to hear as Gov. Bill Lee issues guidelines for non-contact sports. "We're really excited to return to…
Gas line ruptured in Humboldt
HUMBODLT, Tenn. -- Emergency crews respond to a gas leak in Humboldt. The leak happened on Hawks Loop, off of Eastend Drive around 1:30 p.m. A resident reported the leak to the police and said a gas line had been…
Free online classes offered through Dyersburg State
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it is offering free online classes. The courses are free to those who register before June 30, according to DSCC. Courses include: Managing Customer Service Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Personal Finance…
Kentucky Lake stocked with new species of bass
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new initiative in Benton County hopes to bring bigger fish and a better fishing experience. Local officials, along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, are stocking a different species…
