West Tennessee Dive team prepares for underwater search
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Divers with the West Tennessee Dive team are preparing for an upcoming water search. Back in February, the dive team was contacted to help out in the search…
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Jackson Fire Department holds 9/11 memorial ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department held a memorial to pay respect to the victims of the 9/11 attack. Nineteen years ago on September 11, 2001, thousands of people were killed…
Masks provided at giveaway in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Free washable and reusable face masks were available for pick-up Friday morning at the Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Jackson- Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension…
Madison Co. mask mandate extended to Sept. 26
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced an extension of the mask mandate in Madison County. The order was set to expire on at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. However, the mask mandate will now…
Henry County mask mandate extended to Sept. 20
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mask mandate in Henry County has been extended mask to Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 p.m. A news release from the county says Mayor Brent Greer extended the order on Friday. “I have chosen to…
Officials cautious about downward trend in virus cases, extend mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the past two weeks, we've seen a steady decrease in COVID-19 cases in Madison County, and therefore starting to see a decrease in hospitalizations, which is the goal…
169,859 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,025 deaths, 808 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 169,859 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, September 11. In addition, 2,025 people have died and 808 are currently hospitalized. Another 152,674 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
1 dead after plane crashes in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirmed that one person has died after a plane crash in Madison County, near Womack Lane, early Friday morning. According to Tom Mapes, the public information officer…
Tennessee city ordered to allow abortion clinic, must pay legal bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee city that tried to outlaw surgical abortions has agreed to pay $225,000 in legal fees to attorneys representing an abortion clinic. According to an order entered in federal court in Nashville on Thursday, the…
Escaped Crockett County inmate captured in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Crockett County fugitive Larry "Pete" Samples was taken into custody Thursday night in Trenton, according to a news release. Samples, who had been in the Crockett County Jail awaiting trial on multiple charges, escaped on July 6.…
28 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 2,601 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,601. Those cases include 12 men and 16 women, ranging in age from 10-years-old…
Gov. Lee announces progress on Tenn. law enforcement reform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee announces progress on law enforcement reform across the state. At Thursday's media briefing, Governor Lee announced recommendations from the state's Law Enforcement Reform Partnership to strengthen policing policies, improve information sharing around disciplinary actions…
Students, faculty gather for rally at local university
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and faculty gather for a "Call for Justice" rally. The rally was held on the great lawn located at Union University. The key people recognized at the event were Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmad Arbury and…
Authorities search for 3 suspects after car chase
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for three men after a car chase this evening. According to officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a pursuit on a speeding maroon Kia…
Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash to be held virtually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Heart Walk and Red Dress Dash is no longer taking place at Union University. Instead, this Saturday, you walk where your heart is. Christy Futrell,…
