Gov. Bill Lee visits COVID-19 testing site in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop in West Tennessee for a look at local COVID-19 operations. "We really want to remind folks that this virus is here, it…
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West Tennesseans gather for fair in Atwood
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans come together to enjoy a fair. Classic rides, games and fair food were at Clayhill LLC. in Atwood. Families from Atwood and surrounding areas came by to enjoy the…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died at her home in Washington. She was 87. Ginsburg died of complications from metastatic pancreatic…
Governor, legislators attend UT Martin groundbreaking ceremony
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee and other legislators attended a groundbreaking ceremony in West Tennessee. "If you have been blessed by God, you need to use his blessings to bless…
City of Jackson debuts Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new park is officially open near the Ballpark in Jackson. The City of Jackson debuted the Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park. There was a ribbon cutting…
City to allow Waste Management contract to expire in 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's some new changes for garbage pick up in Jackson. The Waste Management contract is up in July of next year. Mayor Scott Conger says they have decided not…
Mask giveaway scheduled for Tuesday at West Tennessee Farmers' Market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Farmers' Market is partnering with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks next week. The masks will be available for pick up on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from…
Henry County mask mandate extended through September 27
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer has extended Henry County's mask mandate through Sunday, September 27. The existing order was set to expire this Sunday at midnight. "With Governor Lee relaxing some restrictions on nursing home visits…
What to expect on Monday following TikTok ban
(CBS NEWSPATH) -- TikTok won’t be available on U.S. app stores starting at midnight Sunday. The Commerce Department announced it will block the Chinese-owned platform over concerns it poses a national security…
Madison Co. man sentenced to 14 years in crack cocaine distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 14 years on charges related to distribution of controlled substances. Calvin Cole, 46, was sentenced to 14 years in federal custody on Sept. 16, according to a news release…
Carroll Co. man found guilty of distributing child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man was found guilty on charges related to child pornography on Friday. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says William Farrell Russell, 47, was found guilty of possession and distribution of child…
180,497 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,196 deaths, 735 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 180,497 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, September 18. In addition, 2,196 people have died and 735 are currently hospitalized. Another 163,181 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Fundraiser to benefit STAT president, City of Jackson employee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson employees are holding a fundraiser to help one of their own. Wendy Pickett is an employee with the Jackson Police Department, and president of the…
Jackson-Madison County schools prep for return of in-person learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Walking into the school building for Jackson-Madison County Schools is going to look a lot different this year. The first thing you need to know -- you've got to wear a mask. "Students should be familiar with wearing…
39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 39 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,800. The new cases include 16 men and 23 women, ranging in age from…
