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198 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 198, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The newest patients include: a 19-year-old woman who is…

Local organization to hold Juneteenth celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness is preparing to celebrate another year of Juneteenth. "Our oldest African-American holiday since 1865," said event organizer Wendy Trice. Juneteenth, meaning June 19, is…

Obion Co. man faces charges following Monday house fire

SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man is facing charges related to a house fire following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A news release from the TBI says 55-year-old Tony Dillahunt was arrested after an investigation…

Over 660 long-term care facilities complete COVID-19 testing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee announced that almost all of the state's long-term care facilities have completed their COVID-19 testing. A release from the governor's office says over 660 of the 700 facilities have completed their required testing…

Jackson Transit Authority unveils new trolley

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority unveiled a brand new, 30-foot long trolley style bus. The trolley bus project started more than 10 years ago with the board members taking an interest…

Tennessee unemployment rate falls in May after record April

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee’s jobless rate in May fell compared with a record increase the month before, as more than 300,000 people continued to receive unemployment payouts during the new coronavirus outbreak. The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce…

Tennessee partners with brands to provide free, low-cost masks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Economic Recovery Group has partnered with over 30 brands to create the Tennessee Strong Mask Movement, according to a news release from the governor's office. The release says the partnership will provide Tennesseans with nearly 300,000…

Casting Crowns to perform at Birdsong Drive-In

CAMDEN, Tenn. — Birdsong Drive-In announced Thursday they will host a live, in-person Casting Crowns concert on August 29. The concert is part of Awakening Events’ Drive-In Theater Tour that provides live entertainment while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. Attendees…

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