VFW shows appreciation to Gibson Co. first responders
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Veterans in one county honored those on the front lines. The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Trenton honored first responders in a fun way. "For us as veterans, we know…
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Bethel University celebrates class of 2020
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- College graduates received their diplomas in-person after COVID-19 kept them off campus. Bethel University in McKenzie celebrated around 240 graduates who walked in Saturday evening's ceremony. The class combined both spring and summer graduates. Graduates sat 6…
Health department confirms 18th death, 38 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 38 new cases of COVID-19. The department also confirmed an additional death in Madison County. There have been a total of 18 deaths and 1,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19…
Tax-free weekends draws in back-to-school shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Whether your kids will be back in the classroom or taking classes online, parents are still shopping for back-to-school supplies during tax-free weekend. At Academy Sports…
Farmers see change in 2020 growing season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals went out to the West Tennessee Farmers Market in Jackson. A rainy morning did not stop the foot traffic from filing into downtown Jackson for some fresh produce. Farmers who grow produce say the growing season…
108,184 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,067 deaths, 4,724 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 108,184 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, August 1. In addition, 1,067 people have died and 4,724 have been hospitalized. Another 67,651 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Puryear man arrested in homicide investigation
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henry County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a Puryear man. A news release from the TBI says 74-year-old James Edward Caddell was…
Health department confirms 2 additional COVID-19 deaths; 1,068 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 73 new cases of COVID-19. The department also confirmed two additional deaths in Madison County on Saturday. There is now a total of 17 deaths and 1,068 confirmed COVID-19…
Tax free weekend begins in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is day one of tax free weekend in Tennessee, and shopper took it to the stores. "We haven't done shopping in a while, and they [her kids] grow over the summer," said Sonya Patrick, a shopper.…
Q&A answers questions for JMCSS parents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders discussed back-to-school plans and what classes may look like. The Jackson-Madison County School System has released its re-opening plan, as well as learning options for students that include traditional in-person learning, virtual classroom and CyberSchool.…
Longtime Helping Hands employee retires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime employee is retiring from a popular organization. Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. is retiring from Helping Hands of Tennessee in Jackson. But Wright says this is not the end. Wright says he is going to be…
Officials initiate plan after recent inmate tests positive for virus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every inmate at the Madison County Jail has now been tested for COVID-19. "Felt like we were sitting on a powder keg," said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris. An inmate at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex…
Coronavirus forces changes to 731 Day celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's no denying it -- coronavirus changed the plans for 731 Day this year. "Our immediate thought was, 'How can we create something that people can still enjoy and come together, but still be safe?'" said Courtney…
JMCSS reminds parents about virtual classroom, CyberSchool registration deadline
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to register for Jackson-Madison County School System's virtual classes and CyberSchool is closing in. The Jackson-Madison County School System says the deadline to register for either option is Saturday, August 1. The school system hosted…
Governor signs order allowing contact sports, extends authority over masks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order allowing the return of contact sports and extended local government's authority to require masks. A news release from the Governor's Office says this order will give local government…
