Coffee shop gives back to beloved barista
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- A local coffee shop raises thousands of dollars for an employee after a major life change. "She was a phenomenal worker, dependable, and friendly, everybody loved her," owner of Java Cafe…
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Homeless population face new challenges during pandemic
NEW YORK (CBS Newspath) -- More than half a million Americans experience homelessness, according to the government’s count, and they have faced an extraordinary new set of challenges since the coronavirus pandemic hit. Lala…
IRS reminds taxpayers of July 15 deadline
(AP) -- Tax procrastinators, your time is running out. As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers…
Registration for August primaries ends July 7th
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are really excited because you can register online now and since July 3rd, we have had nearly 400 online voter registrations," said Kim Buckley, administrator of elections for…
Officials discuss mask enforcement as active COVID-19 cases climb
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new mask mandate in Jackson and Madison County has a lot of people talking. "You may feel like…
Protesters criticize mask mandate at Madison County Courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of protesters held a demonstration against the mask mandate Monday. The group met outside the Madison County Courthouse Monday afternoon, with signs criticizing the mask mandate recently put in place by in the county. While…
Animal Care Center offers spay & neuter voucher program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Animal Care Center in Jackson is beginning the new phase of a spay and neuter voucher program. "We reached out on Facebook, starting on Friday, and we…
52,155 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 653 deaths, 2,897 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 52,155 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, July 6. In addition, 653 people have died and 2,897 have been hospitalized. Another 31,020 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Two teachers indicted on theft charge in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two teachers in Madison County have been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, according to a news release. The release states Catherine "Nikki" Hilton and her husband, Holland "Gene" Hilton, provided educational services…
Health officials discuss mask effectiveness, face push back following mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do masks work? That was the topic for the first press conference from local leaders and health officials since…
Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with "Devil Went Down to Georgia," has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday…
Dog warns owner about house fire in Middle TN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities said a dog became a hero on the Fourth of July by alerting her owner to a house fire next door. Franklin Fire Department officials said the…
Health department: 124 active COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 18 new cases Monday, bringing the total up to 349 positive patients since the pandemic began. Health department director Kim Tedford says 124 of those patients are actively sick…
Sheriff's office searching for escaped inmate
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is searching for an escaped inmate. Investigators say Gerald Samples, known as Pete, was a trustee in the Crockett County Jail. Samples, 53, is believed to be driving a 2008 two-wheel…
Hundreds march for Black lives in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- More West Tennesseans take their support for Black lives to the streets. People in one Carroll County town march for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others. "If you think white privilege…
