Martial arts group celebrates law enforcement
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…
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Restaurants enjoy day two of tax free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…
Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bypassing the nation’s elected lawmakers as he claims the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit. Trump signed several executive orders at his New Jersey golf club on…
Giveaway helps kids return to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church in east Jackson rose up to help residents who are getting ready to go back to school. "It's better to give than to receive. Anything we can…
120,585 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,215 deaths, 5,262 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 120,585 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, August 8. In addition, 1,215 people have died and 5,262 have been hospitalized. Another 80,340 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Madison County sees additional 27 COVID-19 cases; 1,372 total
JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 27 more cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co., bringing the total to 1,372. The health department says nine of the newest cases are male and 18 are female. The department says…
Tennesseans see first day of tax-free restaurant sales
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's another tax-free weekend in the Volunteer State, but this time around it's not clothing and school supplies. This year the state of Tennessee is doing a sales tax…
Brownsville motel shutdown due criminal activity
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local motel is now shutdown in Haywood County. Friday afternoon, the West Tennessee Drug Task Force served a nuisance action on the Rodeway Inn Motel in Brownsville due…
Health department offers back-to-school vaccinations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting back-to-school immunization clinics. The department says the clinics will be held on August 12, 13, 18, 20 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the health department.…
County mayors respond to letter pleading for mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare are asking neighboring counties to consider a mask mandate. "The letter was just basically asking, 'Can you help us out,' and it was…
US Marshals announce arrest of man in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals announced the arrest of Brandon Purdy in a news release on Friday. Marshals say Purdy was arrested after he was tracked to an address on McGee Loop Road in Jackson on Thursday. Marshals say he…
JPD: Suspect sought in downtown Jackson homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in relation to homicide that occurred on Friday. A news release from JPD says that officers responded…
Nursing home staff surprise retiring administrator
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staff at a local nursing home surprised their retiring administrator. Bob Herring retired after 22 years from Maplewood Healthcare Center as the nursing home administrator. Employees surprised him this with a drive by parade, decorating their cars…
The Foundation announces executive leadership expansion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is expanding its executive leadership. A news release from the organization announced Donna Stines as Philanthropy Director and the Beth Koffman as Vice President. The Foundation says Koffman has been with the…
Local officials resist another lockdown, but push for masks statewide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we finish the first week of August and start the fifth month of COVID-19 news conferences, case numbers are still going up. "It would be so easy…
