Safety tips and reminders for Fourth of July
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every year, emergency crews respond to thousands of incidents involving fireworks -- most of them around the Fourth of July holiday. "I remember a year where we had upwards…
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Mask mandate issued for Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department issued a mask mandate Friday, July 3 following a steady increase in COVID-19 positive patients in West Tennessee. The mandate will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 4 and…
15 new positive COVID-19 cases; 313 total confirmed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 15 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive patients to 313 since the pandemic began. The newest patients are: 54-year-old male (not hospitalized) 42-year-old female (hospitalized)…
Tyreece Miller confirmed as U.S. Marshal for West Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Jackson native Tyreece Miller has been confirmed to serve as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, according to statements from several state leaders. Miller currently serves as Deputy Chief of the Jackson Police…
Health department announces new medical director, health officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced Friday that Dr. W. David Bryan will join the department as medical director and health officer since Dr. Tony Emison's retirement. According to a news release, Bryan will be responsible…
Milan kicks-off July 4th celebrations with fireworks show
MILAN, Tenn. -- Thursday night the Milan community came together at Milan City Park for their annual fireworks show. "I think this is definitely something the community looks forward to. We had lots…
Governor announces statewide law enforcement reform
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In response to events of police brutality across the country, Gov. Bill Lee announced sweeping statewide law enforcement reform on Thursday. "We're announcing a review of the Use of…
US Senate contender makes stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for the U.S. Senate held a town hall meeting in Jackson. Potential voters gathered at Brook Shaw's Old Country Store Thursday evening to hear from Dr. Manny Sethi,…
TWRA warns boaters of common mistakes ahead of July 4th weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- July 4th will look pretty different this year thanks to social distancing, but many West Tennesseans are still going to enjoy time on the water this weekend. The…
Investigation underway after house fires ruled arson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long night for the Jackson Fire Department started at a house on North Royal Street, where they responded to a call of a fire around 10:15 p.m. "We encountered…
Gov. Bill Lee announces law enforcement reform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the Law Enforcement Reform Partnership on Thursday. A news release from the Governor's Office says the partnership aims to review policies, improve information sharing and increase officer training. “The intent of this partnership…
Jackson Rotary Club presents awards to non-profits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club announced its 2020 annual NON-PROFIT award winners. The Start Center, Madison Haywood Development Center, Youth Town and Dream Center were all presented with the financial award on Wednesday. “What a pleasure it is to be a…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s COVID-19 press briefing (7/2/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live COVID-19 media briefing starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 2.
46,890 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 620 deaths, 2,775 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 46,890 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, July 2. In addition, 620 people have died and 2,775 have been hospitalized. Another 28,938 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Jackson police seek assistance in Hub City Hemp burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary at Hub City Hemp. Surveillance video captured images of a man forcefully entering the building. Police confirm property and merchandise were taken from the business…
