The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 140,844 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 21. In addition, 1,549 people have died and 6,255 have been hospitalized. Another 102,686 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is making changes in response to students' calls for racial equality. "We're just really making a statement," said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver. "This is only the beginning," said Kaylyn Bailey, president of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane's Giving Friday started four years ago, with a goal to raise just $10,000. Now, it's ballooned to a $25,000 goal, with the potential to raise $50,000. "Of course, it's all virtual this year. Usually we have…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed Friday that the district is now moving into phase two of reopening, meaning that athletics will currently be allowed to start on September 4. The announcement came during a press conference…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford has confirmed two Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. Tedford said an 80-year-old woman died August 10, and a 90-year-old woman died on August 20…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has impacted the way we live and do things. One local swim team has also been affected…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Lee held a press conference Thursday afternoon to touch on a few concerning topics, most importantly regarding child cyber crime. "As a father and grandfather, I am…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced the arrest of Brandon Montreal Jones on Thursday afternoon in Jackson. In a news release, Marshals say Jones was arrested on Hayes Street. Investigators say he tried to evade capture by hiding…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire department crews respond to a wreck this afternoon in West Madison County. Officials with the Madison County Fire Department say the driver was traveling north on Highway 223 when they lost control of the car,…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee school district has a plan to keep students in school, safely. It's a lot quieter in the hallways of Haywood County Schools these days,…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Haywood County Schools are ready to begin fall sports once again, with football set to kickoff Friday night against Henry County. COVID-19 spreading across the region has complicated some…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools announced it is moving to a hybrid schedule due to the increase of COVID-19 cases among students and staff. Hardin County Schools says this new schedule will cut the number of students attending…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, the City of Jackson announced it is to receive an AARP Community Challenge grant. The city says the grant will be used to create a smartphone app that improve transportation accessibility and communications. The app is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henry County man was sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges on Thursday. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says 39-year-old Donald Blaine Ashby was sentenced for possession with intent to…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn -- Henderson County Schools have confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 in the district. Superintendent Steve Wilkinson says seven of the nine schools in the district have confirmed cases of COVID-19, but he says as of 1:30 p.m.…
