Man catches fifty pound catfish at local lake
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man caught a fish but it's not just any fish. He said it's one of the biggest fish he's ever caught. It was…
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Pinson church kicks off renovations with unique Sunday service
PINSON, Tenn. -- Grace Baptist Church members say they are excited to start the renovation process of the expansion of their church in Pinson. The church held an outdoor groundbreaking service Sunday morning.…
JPD responds to two car crash on North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic was slowed on North Highland Avenue and Demonbreun Drive following a two car crash. Officials with the Jackson Police Department say they received a call about a…
164,126 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,865 deaths, 819 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 164,126 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, September 6. In addition, 1,865 people have died and 819 have been hospitalized. Another 145,359 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Zoo: Oldest African elephant in North America dies at 56
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Zoo says the oldest African elephant in North America has died at the age of 56. Tyranza was the longtime matriarch of the elephant herd at the Memphis Zoo. She was put on hospice…
Health department confirms additional COVID-19 death; 2,486 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says an 82-year-old man died on Saturday due to complications from the virus. The health department…
Police investigates crash on Highway 22 South
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 22. Only one vehicle was involved in the crash. Injuries were reported in the crash. However the extent of…
Jackson Symphony returns after being cancelled due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is back after having to cancel its annual Starlight Symphony due to COVID-19. The symphony will begin their 60th season starting Saturday, September 12. "On Saturday evening,…
Firefighters honor fallen, raise money for support fund
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Firefighters honored fallen first responders with a walk through town. "It's a great event. Everyone comes out and participates and supports us. This is one of our major fundraisers for…
Bake shop raises money for Alzheimer's Association
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bake shop raised money for a well known charity. Every dollar spent on the sweet and savory at Woodstock Bake Shop went to the Alzheimer's Association. The…
162,362 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,862 deaths, 846 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 162,362 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, September 5. In addition, 1,862 people have died and 846 have been hospitalized. Another 144,383 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Lane College shifts to online classes due to COVID-19 cluster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced it is stopping in-person classes and closing residence halls due to number of students testing positive for COVID-19. In a news release, Lane says 18 students have…
Health department confirms 3 COVID-19 deaths; 2,453 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of another three Madison County residents due to COVID-19. The health department says a 95-year-old woman died on August 13, and 77-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman…
Second Dyer County escapee found in Illinois
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- U.S. Marshals have captured the second inmate who escaped from the Dyer County Jail. A news release from the Marshal service says Michael Bolden was arrested Friday night without incident.…
TWRA shares boating safety tips for Labor Day weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and who doesn't enjoy a fun day out on the boat, soaking up the sun at Pickwick Lake? Sgt. Ray Garton, with the Tennessee…
