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Milan prepares for students returning to school

MILAN, Tenn. -- School's back in session for some students in West Tennessee starting this week. Milan students going to school in-person will see some changes as they walk back into their…

Tax-free weekend falls short for restaurant owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, drinks and food at restaurants were tax free. This comes a week after shoppers saved on back-to-school items like clothes, supplies and computers. Restaurant owners say the…

Parents continue back-to-school prep

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are getting ready for back-to-school. On Sunday, parents were out and about buying school supplies for back to school. Students in grade school and college are both getting ready. "She's starting back to college. This…

122,712 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,223 deaths, 5,304 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 122,712 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, August 9. In addition, 1,223 people have died and 5,304 have been hospitalized. Another 80,997 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

37 COVID-19 cases confirmed; two additional deaths in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19, bringing the total to 24 deaths. The health department says an 87-year-old female died August 8 and an…

Humboldt police investigate shooting

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police investigate a shooting in a nearby town. This was the scene at Bailey Park Saturday afternoon. Customers in a nearby gas station say they didn't see what happened, but that someone ran into the store saying…

Martial arts group celebrates law enforcement

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…

Restaurants enjoy day two of tax free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…

Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bypassing the nation’s elected lawmakers as he claims the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit. Trump signed several executive orders at his New Jersey golf club on…

Giveaway helps kids return to school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church in east Jackson rose up to help residents who are getting ready to go back to school. "It's better to give than to receive. Anything we can…

120,585 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,215 deaths, 5,262 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 120,585 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, August 8. In addition, 1,215 people have died and 5,262 have been hospitalized. Another 80,340 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

Madison County sees additional 27 COVID-19 cases; 1,372 total

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 27 more cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co., bringing the total to 1,372. The health department says nine of the newest cases are male and 18 are female. The department says…