Storm damage impacts Union City businesses
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Sunday's storm had rain, hail, and straight-line winds, and in Union City Monday morning, this is the aftermath. "We hunkered down at home, right after the storm was…
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Groups sue to expand absentee voting in Tennessee amid virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Several groups are suing the state of Tennessee to allow any voter to cast an absentee ballot this year due to worries that people might contract or unwittingly spread the coronavirus in person at the polls.…
Madison County COVID-19 case count remains at 149
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirms no additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County Monday morning, with the total remaining at 149. Eight Madison County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Two of those patients are…
Nonessential businesses prepare to reopen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday the city will allow nonessential businesses to reopen. Businesses like hair salons, nail salons, gyms and tattoo parlors will open their doors. Shear Class Salon owners, Chasity and Demecus…
Severe storm creates damage throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I don't understand how we're okay," said Julie Ann Maddox. Billowing clouds, hail and lots of fallen trees throughout many streets of West Tennessee. On McClellan Road in North Jackson,…
Community reacts to mall reopening, procedures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Under guidance from Gov. Bill Lee's Tennessee Pledge, many businesses are opening their doors, including Old Hickory Mall. The shopping center reopened on Friday, and some mall visitors say they…
Girl Scout cookie sales go to good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Girl Scout cookie drive-thru was held over the weekend. The drive-thru was set up at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post located on Airways Boulevard. Troops still have cookies…
Man arrested in connection to fatal Gibson Co. fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been arrested following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A news release from the TBI says 33-year-old David Glynn Riggs has been…
13,177 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 210 deaths, 1,135 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 13,177 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, May 3. In addition, 210 people have died, and 1,135 are hospitalized. Another 5,814 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
149 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total to 149. The health department says the most recent case is a 39-year-old female, who is not hospitalized.…
Spa reopens after pandemic closure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local spa and salon reopens under new management after closing due to the pandemic. Spa Vita on Vann Drive in Jackson is a full service spa, hair salon and…
Milan City Park partially reopens
MILAN, Tenn. -- A city is reopening its park with some restrictions. "One of the things I've missed is this city park here in Milan, so I'm glad that portions of it have reopened,"…
UT Martin holds virtual commencement ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony recognized more than 700 undergraduate and graduate students. The commencement was held online as a way…
Parade marks couple's 50th anniversary
PINSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee couple received a special anniversary that they will never forget. Beverly and Roger Swopes celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, and they did it with a parade of…
12,661 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 209 deaths, 1,125 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 12,661 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, May 2. In addition, 209 people have died, and 1,125 are hospitalized. Another 5,718 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
