WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released new information about a pursuit last week that ended in Weakley County. According to a news release, Illinois State Police originally stopped a vehicle near Mt. Vernon, Illinois on Thursday,…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- From August 10 through August 14, Congressman David Kustoff will travel Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, making stops at local cafes, ice cream shops and diners to highlight local businesses that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration was held for a West Tennessee resident. James Pulliam is a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Jackson. James' birthday was Saturday and he turned…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman brought back a tradition for students coming to campus for the first day of classes: the Tolling of the Bell. President of FHU David Shannon says it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Monday morning, Madison County now has 1,455 total cases of COVID-19. 19 of those positive tests are from the penal farm and annex testing. Health officials are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony announced Monday that the annual Starlight Symphony concert has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. The program held at First Presbyterian Church was originally scheduled for September 19. In a news release, Symphony…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 123,914 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, August 10. In addition, 1,233 people have died and 5,339 have been hospitalized. Another 83,170 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 21-year-old Peyton McCray Roberts has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a news release. The release states officers with the Selmer Police Department responded…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people charged in the animal cruelty case out of Mercer were arraigned Monday. The State of Tennessee vs. George Doyle, Tabitha Doyle, and Sandra Webb. None of them…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Gibson County man has been sentenced to serve seven years on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office. According to a news release, agents with…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- All Weakley County residents will be required to wear a mask or face covering in public places effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11. The mask requirement comes after consultation with healthcare professionals, Governor Lee's administration,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library, Jackson Housing Authority and Jackson Energy Authority are announcing a partnership which will bring free WiFi to three housing complexes, according to a news release. WiFi has been installed in the community rooms…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed within Hardin County Schools. Director of Schools Michael Davis said Monday morning that a bus driver has tested positive. That person also served as a teaching aid at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks in Jackson. Masks will be available for pick-up at First Presbyterian…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 46 new positive cases on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,455. Regional director Kim Tedford says of those 46 new cases, 19 are inmates…
