Selmer man celebrates 55 years working in postal service
SELMER, Tenn. -- For more than five decades, one man has been making sure West Tennesseans get their mail. Tom Hamilton has been working for the postal service in Selmer for 55 years. He…
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Humboldt podiatrist sued for fraudulent TennCare billing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Joel Scott Craig for a violation of the Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act, according to a news release. The release says the State alleges Dr. Craig, who operates Milan Foot…
North Library temporarily closing after employee tests positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library's North Branch will have modified hours and services through Sept. 1 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. The release says the North Branch will be completely…
Man accused of fatally shooting mother appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of fatally shooting his mother at her south Jackson home on Sunday appeared in court Tuesday. Curdarius Cross, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Shewanna, on Sunday. Court…
31 COVID-19 deaths confirmed; 63 new cases reported in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 65-year-old man died Monday due to complications from COVID-19. Madison County has now had a total of 31 deaths due to COVID-19. The health department confirmed 63 new…
Madison County Commissioners hear reports from different officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission meets for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The August Madison County commission meeting started off mostly routine, until reports from two health professionals got…
JMCSS policy committee discusses updating policies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members met Monday afternoon to discuss new policies within the Jackson-Madison County School District. Policy committee members met to review policies that needed to be reviewed on an annual basis. School leaders say some policies…
Monte Belew resigns as Henry Co. Sheriff, accepts position at UT Martin
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew confirmed Monday he has resigned as sheriff, effective midnight. Belew formally resigned through the Henry County Commission on Monday. He has accepted a position with the University of Tennessee at Martin…
Police identify woman killed in south Jackson domestic homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon, the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a woman that was shot in her home on Tricia Cove in south Jackson. Police say 53-year-old Shewanna Gray-Cross…
Classes begin at UT Martin, pandemic's impact apparent on campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Monday morning was quiet on UT Martin's campus. While one class met in the middle of the quad, some students weren't even on campus. "50% of our classes are…
South Gibson High School confirms athlete tests positive for COVID-19
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- South Gibson County High School confirmed Monday in a Facebook post that a student-athlete tested positive for COVID-19. According to the post, the school was made aware Monday that the student tested positive over the weekend.…
134,744 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,387 deaths, 5,881 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases 134,744 of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, August 17. In addition, 1,387 people have died and 5,881 have been hospitalized. Another 94,812 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Lifeline, local restaurants join to present "In This Together Blood Drive"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is joining with local restaurants to present the "In This Together Blood Drive." The first 60 donors will receive a coupon for one free meal deal from one of four restaurants: Latham's, Mulligans, Old…
Daily COVID increase in Madison County down, hospital funding still an issue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County saw its smallest increase in positive cases in a while Monday morning, with just 21 new cases. But health officials say that could be because weekends are…
Free face masks to be distributed at East Jackson Church of Christ
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has joined with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks. The masks will be available to be picked up while…
