Memorial for Madison County lynching victims completed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new memorial is erected honoring African Americans whose lives ended brutally. "Part of this effort is to memorialize, and to bring some symbol of justice to the victims of…
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Tennessee resists White House COVID-19 recommendations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — White House COVID-19 task force leader Deborah Birx says Tennessee stands at the cusp at being able to significantly decrease new coronavirus cases and must take stronger steps to prevent the virus's spread. Birx recently identified…
Trenton church provides community members with prepared meals
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Monday, Trenton First United Methodist Church prepared meals to be delivered to people who live in the Trenton community. It is called the "Why Not" food ministry. Happening every…
Election officials see increased turnout during early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting started July 17, and since then, election officials say they've seen a new trend. "At this point, last time, four years ago in the same type of…
Jackson police investigating report of stolen packages
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft investigation. Police say a man was seen on a door camera taking packages from the front porch…
96,489 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 978 deaths, 4,280 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 96,489 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, July . In addition, 978 people have died and 4,280 have been hospitalized. Another 57,239 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Health officials look at next steps in COVID-19 pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We now have 861 total COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also reported two additional deaths since Friday. On Sunday, they reported a 53-year-old…
Fast food restaurants test 'food robots' to limit exposure
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS Newspath) -- The coronavirus has changed the way Americans visit fast food restaurants. Wearing masks and socially distancing is designed to keep customers and employees safe. Now some restaurants are…
Man dies trying to save dog in Tennessee lake
HAMPTON, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities have identified a North Carolina man who died trying to save a dog that jumped into a Tennessee lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 52-year-old Eric Jordan jumped into Watauga Lake near Hampton on…
14th death reported in Madison Co. due to COVID-19; 861 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death of a COVID-19 patient, as well as 14 new positive cases. Health department director Kim Tedford says an 88-year-old man died Sunday night as a result…
Church congregation enjoys picnic together
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A congregation gathers carefully for the first time in a while. Poplar Heights Baptist Church held a church picnic for its members. They ate dinner, played games, listened to music, and enjoyed…
Girls get glammed up for pageant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- Girls get glammed up for an afternoon of competition. Girls from less than a year old to their teenage years dressed their best for their first pageant in a while. "I only…
Student receives scholarship during drive-thru celebration
PINSON, Tenn. -- A drive-thru scholarship celebration was held for Darin Franklin, who graduated from South Side Senior High School a few months ago. "At first I felt really nervous, but now I am…
Dyer Co. art show supports student scholarships
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee community headed out to a fun festival on Sunday. The Dyersburg-Dyer County Arts Council presented the Spring into the Arts Show. This art show displayed all kinds…
93,936 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 967 deaths, 4,244 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 93,936 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, July 26. In addition, 967 people have died and 4,244 have been hospitalized. Another 54,730 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
