Business holds pottery pop-up event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A pop-up pottery event appeared in downtown Jackson. The event features art from five local artists. The event is hosted by East Mitchell Clay in Humboldt. Love the art you see?…
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Health department confirms 2 additional COVID-19 deaths; 3,147 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more residents have died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 76-year-old woman died October 1 and a 65-year-old man died September 21 due to complications from…
Football fans happy to be back amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's week seven of the high school football season in West Tennessee, but it looks a little different from a fan's perspective. "It's wonderful to get outside and actually watch football,…
West Tennesseans react to president, first lady contracting COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are reacting to the news that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Several West Tennesseans say they don't…
Annual 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' to kickoff Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year family members, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from all over West Tennessee gather at Union University to put a stop to Alzheimer's with a special event called "The Jackson…
Humboldt man, car dealership team up to feed community
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man and a local car dealership delivered food to the community of Humboldt. Maurice Patterson of Humboldt and the Lonnie Cobb car dealership have partnered together…
Milan hemp farm under investigation
MILAN, Tenn. -- A hemp farm is under investigation in Milan. A box being shipped to a Milan business led Drug Task Force agents to Hemp 2 Go, where agents say they…
2020 Census adapts to challenging year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2020 Census has continued to adapt and delay some of their operations to protect everyone's health and safety. Instead they are focused on getting the population count another way. For the first time ever, people are…
Voter registration deadline approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Time is running out to get your voter registration in. The last day to register to vote is Monday, October 5. Madison County Administrator of Elections Kim Buckley wants…
Trump going to hospital on advice of doctors
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital on the advice of his physicians after contracting COVID-19. Trump is to depart the White House by helicopter early Friday evening…
Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say Tennessee accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site. The Tennessean reports the state listed the items on GovDeals.com, a government liquidation website, but promptly removed them…
18-year-old charged with vandalism in LANA area
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old has been charged with vandalism after reports of graffiti in the Lambuth Neighborhood Area. A news release from JPD says Julio Dominguez has been charged with vandalism. Jackson police say they received multiple complaints about…
Economic Recovery Group updates guidelines within Tennessee Pledge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Economic Recovery Group has updated guidelines within the Tennessee Pledge. A news release from the Governor's Office says the new guidelines are made to better align with recent Executive Orders and to allow businesses flexibility…
198,403 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,515 deaths, 842 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 198,403 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, October 2. In addition, 2,515 people have died and 842 are currently hospitalized. Another 182,166 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Benton County road dedicated to first female voter in Tennessee
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- This October and November, voters will go to the polls and decide who will be the President of the United States. For many in Tennessee, that started right…
