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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Home News Sports Features Opinion Obituaries Media Archives USA Today Explore Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICES Advertise with Us Business Directory Subscribe More Home News Sports Features Opinion Obituaries Media Archives USA Today Explore Tennessee PUBLIC NOTICES Advertise with Us Business Directory Subscribe Search Subscribe salutation Manage Account Access e-Edition Newsletters Pay Bill Report Delivery Issues Pause Delivery Subscriber Guide Help Center Sign Out Have an existing account? Sign In Already have a subscription? Activate Your Account Don’t have an account? Create One Advertisement Get the news West Tennessee Healthcare furloughs 1,100 workers West Tennessee Healthcare furloughed 1,100 workers because of the financial impact of the coronavirus on the hospital. Tennessee colleges weigh options for fall semester ‘ We couldn’t keep up with the count’: Jackson funeral director volunteers in New York for 10 days Coronavirus Updates What it’s like being a high school, college kid If businesses are reopening, be careful | Opinion Plasma donations sought from those who recover from COVID-19 April 24 update on coronavirus in Jackson: 133 cases in Madison Co. April 23 update on coronavirus in Jackson: 129 cases in Madison Co., 8,266 statewide Colleges allow some students to remain on campus Quick Links Register To Vote TN Voter’s Guide HS Sports E-Edition Crosswords Comics Manage Your Subscription Activate Your Account Customer Service Subscriber Guide Advertise with Us Small Town Women of the Century Support Local Businesses - Buy a Gift Card Coronavirus How Vols fared compared to rest of SEC in NFL Draft picks The SEC, led by LSU, flexed its muscle during this week’s NFL Draft. The conference produced 63 draft selections. Football | 24 mins ago Gov. Bill Lee visits Memphis as state expands COVID-19 testing Lee visited Saturday’s site at Christ Community Health Center in Frayser where cars wound in line through the neighborhood. News | 18 hours ago Here are the latest coronavirus numbers in Tennessee The coronavirus pandemic is spreading through the nation and Tennessee. Here are the latest numbers, and everything else to know about the pandemic. Health | 20 hours ago Coronavirus in Tennessee: Statewide cases reach 9,189 Saturday Find the latest news the latest news on the fight against the coronavirus in Tennessee here. Health | 46 mins ago What it’s like being a high school, college kid Two JCM Early College High seniors, a part of the school’s second graduating class to get their associate’s degree first, talk about the experience. Education | 17 hours ago Support Local: How to help your favorite businesses Local 6 digital benefits of a Jackson Sun subscription Be one of the first to learn about Jackson breaking news with alerts, flip through a digital replica of Jackson Sun, and more. Local Three Vols reach undrafted free agent deals Marquez Callaway, Nigel Warrior and Dominick Wood-Anderson are getting their shot at the NFL. The former Vols reached undrafted free agent deals. Football | 12 hours ago Coronavirus in Jackson Coronavirus Jackson, Madison County face uncertain future as tax revenues fall Jackson and Madison County governments are facing a likely budget shortfall. Government | 1 day ago Appellate court says abortions can continue during pandemic Abortions can continue despite an executive order limiting "non-emergency" procedures during the coronavirus pandemic, appellate court affirms. Politics | 19 hours ago Jackson, Madison County mayors still plan to reopen Monday Jackson and Madison County mayors still plan to partially reopen some businesses Monday despite weekend test data and healthcare hesitance. Local | 2 days ago State poison line sees increased calls amid COVID-19 The Tennessee Poison Control Center is seeing increased calls and hospitalizations related to cleaning supplies and disinfectants amid the coronavirus pandemic. News | 1 day ago Federal coronavirus plan to help states changed, then changed again CDC changing plans for helping states. from targeting a few to all 50, showcase continued chaos in the national coronavirus response. Investigations | 5 hours ago April 24 update on coronavirus in Jackson: 133 cases in Madison Co. Updates and information on the coronavirus in Jackson as of April 24 Local | 2 days ago JMCSS teacher surprised with $10K scholarship Another Thelma Barker teacher was surprised with a $10,000 scholarship to further her education and pursue her passion of supporting teachers. Education | 1 day ago Vanderbilt: Rise in transmission rate could trigger 2nd lockdown If the transmission rate rises to just more than 1.1, Tennessee hospitals could be overwhelmed within 129 days, a Vanderbilt study found. Health | 1 day ago How one restaurant is getting creative during COVID-19 Josh Youmans, owner of Main Street Grill, has gotten creative to drive business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Money | 6 days ago Coronavirus in Tennessee updates: Cases jump to 8,726 across state We’ll have all the latest news on the fight against the coronavirus in Tennessee here. News | 1 day ago Lee: Restaurants, retail can reopen next week in some counties The directive does not apply to Tennessee’s largest cities like Nashville and Memphis. Politics | 2 days ago Unemployment in Tennessee: Nearly 400K new claims in last five weeks Statewide, there were 68,968 claims in the week ending April 18, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Money | 3 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS All-West Tennessee high school baseball all-decade team A look back at the top players in the Jackson area from 2010-19 in high school baseball. HIGH SCHOOL | 4 days ago Gibson, Henderson Co. to do weekend testing Gibson and Henderson counties will be included in this weekend’s drive-thru tests for citizens still concerned about their health. Local | 3 days ago April 23 update on coronavirus in Jackson: 129 cases in Madison Co., 8,266 statewide Updates and information on the coronavirus in Jackson as of April 23 Local | 2 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search View All Photos Photos: Jackson area class of 2020, part 1 2 days ago 49ers draft Vols’ Jennings in seventh round The San Francisco 49ers selected Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Football | 17 hours ago Why Seahawks wanted to draft UT’s Taylor after he visited Seattle Darrell Taylor was the last NFL Draft prospect the Seattle Seahawks brought in for an interview before coronavirus halted that process. Football | 21 hours ago As COVID-19 economic toll comes into view, businesses weigh reopening In the best-case scenario, 2% of Tennessee’s workforce will permanently lose jobs by the time the economy reopens. Money | 22 hours ago Marketplace Cars Jobs Homes Rentals Business Directory Mt. Juliet man drowns trying to save dog on Richland Creek in Pulaski It was the second boating fatality in Tennessee on Friday. News | 17 hours ago What Vols’ Taylor thinks of being drafted by Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks selected Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday. Taylor was picked No. 48 overall. Football | 23 hours ago Updated state-by-state who has canceled high school spring sports Tennessee now one of 43 states to cancel high school spring sports. High-school | 1 day ago 5 Vols who could be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft Next year’s NFL Draft could be more exciting for Tennessee, with the Vols having a chance to break into the first round for the first time since 2017. Football | 1 day ago Gov. Lee’s Tennessee Pledge The latest news on the coronavirus outbreak locally and across Tennessee. Coronavirus-watch | 1 day ago Tennessee courts closed another month amid COVID-19 Tennessee courts have been ordered to remain mostly closed through the end of May, with jury trials suspended even longer, per a state Supreme Court order. Politics | 1 day ago...