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…
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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…
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…
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…
