WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- All Weakley County residents will be required to wear a mask or face covering in public places effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11. The mask requirement comes after consultation with healthcare professionals, Governor Lee's administration,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library, Jackson Housing Authority and Jackson Energy Authority are announcing a partnership which will bring free WiFi to three housing complexes, according to a news release. WiFi has been installed in the community rooms…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed within Hardin County Schools. Director of Schools Michael Davis said Monday morning that a bus driver has tested positive. That person also served as a teaching aid at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks in Jackson. Masks will be available for pick-up at First Presbyterian…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 46 new positive cases on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 1,455. Regional director Kim Tedford says of those 46 new cases, 19 are inmates…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A community welcomes students back for the fall semester. Henderson Church of Christ welcomed hundreds of students back Sunday afternoon who attend Freed-Hardeman University. They started with a brief church service, followed by some fun outside. Students…
MILAN, Tenn. -- School's back in session for some students in West Tennessee starting this week. Milan students going to school in-person will see some changes as they walk back into their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, drinks and food at restaurants were tax free. This comes a week after shoppers saved on back-to-school items like clothes, supplies and computers. Restaurant owners say the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are getting ready for back-to-school. On Sunday, parents were out and about buying school supplies for back to school. Students in grade school and college are both getting ready. "She's starting back to college. This…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 122,712 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, August 9. In addition, 1,223 people have died and 5,304 have been hospitalized. Another 80,997 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19, bringing the total to 24 deaths. The health department says an 87-year-old female died August 8 and an…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police investigate a shooting in a nearby town. This was the scene at Bailey Park Saturday afternoon. Customers in a nearby gas station say they didn't see what happened, but that someone ran into the store saying…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bypassing the nation’s elected lawmakers as he claims the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit. Trump signed several executive orders at his New Jersey golf club on…
