Tips on staying safe in the summer heat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every year around 600 heat related deaths happen across the country. With excessive heat in the forecast, have you prepared a heat safety check list? Before you start your…
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West Tennessee Healthcare sees record number of COVID-19 patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More patients are hospitalized in West Tennessee due to COVID-19 than in previous weeks as the health department confirms the death of a fifth COVID-19 patient. "Our positive cases keep…
JMCSS announces return date for students, teachers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System announced its plans for reopening Wednesday. In a Facebook video posted by the JMCSS, Chief of Staff and Public Information Greg Hammond announced August 24 as the tentative start date…
Government watchdog group releases 2020 Congressional Pig Book
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A government watchdog group released their 2020 study on government waste. Citizens Against Government Waste held a virtual conference, unveiling their 2020 Congressional Pig Book. Their book details pork barrel…
School board candidate apologizes over Facebook post; NAACP issues statement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP branch held a news conference Wednesday, speaking out against school board candidate O'Neal Henley in response to a Facebook post he shared on his personal…
69,061 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 783 deaths, 3,434 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 69,061 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, July 15. In addition, 783 people have died and 3,434 have been hospitalized. Another 39,857 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Basketball star Shaq stops to help driver in Florida
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (CBS Newspath) -- Officers arriving at a scene on I-75 in Florida found Shaquille O'Neal helping a driver whose tire blew out on July 13. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office…
Tennessee lakes, river see 3 accidents during weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wildlife officials say two people drowned and a third person was seriously hurt in accidents on Tennessee waterways this past weekend. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says all three incidents took place Saturday in Middle Tennessee.…
Fifth COVID-19 death confirmed; 30 new cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fifth death related to COVID-19 has been confirmed in Madison County, according to Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford. The patient is an 86-year-old woman, who was hospitalized at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital before…
County commission, school board discuss reopening schools
JACKSON, Tenn.-- It's almost time for school to start in Jackson-Madison County, but what will it look like? "The goal is to get everyone back at school, but we need them…
JMCSS athletics on hold due to increase in COVID-19 cases among young people
JACKSON, Tenn.-- With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Jackson and Madison County, students and parents may wonder if they'll see the return of sports. Currently, school athletics in Jackson-Madison County Schools are in…
COVID-19 survivor shares her recovery journey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Alamo resident Mardavia Williamson is a licensed cosmetologist and owns her own salon and lash business. She's also a caregiver. Williamson never would have thought she'd be part of…
Local business owners update progress with mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department wants to make sure you do your part in wearing a mask when you are unable to…
Salt & Light dinner rescheduled due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries has rescheduled their annual Salt & Light Benefit Dinner to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the dinner was originally scheduled to be held September 10, but has been…
Jackson State releases fall semester plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has announced their final plans for classes during the fall semester. According to a news release, faculty members will use three different options for classes, while promoting a safe environment for students and…
