West Carroll Special School District delays reopening
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Carroll Special School District was slated to reopen at the beginning of August. Now, that has been delayed by two weeks. "We had a school board meeting last…
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Madison County sees largest COVID-19 increase with 81 new cases Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Monday morning, we have 1,187 positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. "That is up 81 from yesterday's numbers," said Kim Tedford, Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director.…
4 indicted in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people have been indicted in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office. The release says a federal grand jury returned the three-count indictment on Thursday, July 30, charging Jason…
Dyersburg police seek information on two Sunday shootings
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that occurred two hours apart, according to a news release. The release states at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, officers responded to a weapons complaint at…
Students return for first day of school in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- It's the first day of school for some students in Hardin County. "If the rest of the year is like today, it's going to be great. It's going to be one of our better years, I think,"…
110,636 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,092 deaths, 4,808 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 110,636 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, August 3. In addition, 1,092 people have died and 4,808 have been hospitalized. Another 70,878 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
UT Martin Parsons student is first-ever to graduate nursing program within 3 years
MARTIN, Tenn. -- UT Martin Parsons student Mallory Clenney became the first in the university's history to graduate the nursing program in three years. Clenney, a 2017 Scotts…
6 West Tennesseans recognized for conservation work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six West Tennesseans were among the 16 award recipients across the state honored by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation's 55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards. “We are honored to recognize this outstanding pool of recipients this year,” said Kendall…
81 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; total of 1,187
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of patients to 1,187. Health department director Kim Tedford said Monday that patient data will no longer…
Lexington organization donates school supplies to local students
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local group helped children in the community get ready for school. Many kids in Lexington will head back to school with almost all of their essentials, thanks to one…
JMCSS to require face masks on campus, extends online registration deadline
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced that face masks will now be required on campus. On Sunday, JMCSS sent out a news alert stating that teachers, students and support staff will be required to wear face coverings.…
Jackson church celebrates 'Love Week'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is doing something very special for the West Tennessee community. Members with SoulQuest Church say they just wanted to give back and show how special the community…
Tax-free weekend ends in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was the last day for sales tax-free weekend. Shoppers headed over to Best Buy on Vann Drive looking to save some cash. Most shoppers came out of the store with items such as TVs and laptops.…
109,627 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,073 deaths, 4,756 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 109,627 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, August 2. In addition, 1,073 people have died and 4,756 have been hospitalized. Another 68,471 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Mom jailed on false report in child death seeks release
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teen mother jailed for giving false information in the disappearance of her infant daughter has been asking a judge to release her from prison. The remains of her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn, were found nearly…
