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373 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 12,966 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 373 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Tuesday, Aug. 10. There are now a total of 12,966 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department…

Police seek ID in vehicle burglary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary. Police say the individual in this photo is a person of interest in a burglary of a vehicle on Aug.…

38th Circles of Hope Telethon to be held Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A annual telethon is kicking off this weekend. The 38th annual Circles of Hope Telethon will take place on Sunday, and organizers with the exchange club are…

Search for Dyersburg State president continues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The search for the next Dyersburg State president is continuing. The Tennessee Board of Regents says a orientation session and a public forum will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18. The two events will begin at 1 p.m.…

Tank catches fire at J&J Co. in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded to a fire at a local business on Thursday. Managers with J & J Co. on Whitehall Street say a tank burst into flames. The fire and police department responded to the scene immediately. Managers…

Baptist Memorial requires employees be vaccinated by Nov. 1

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Health Care is the latest organization to require a COVID-19 vaccine. The healthcare organization announced Thursday that all employees would be required to be vaccinated by Nov. 1. “After much consideration and discussion, our leadership…

Organizations to hold waste collection event in Henry County

PARIS, Tenn. -- A free and annual event is helping clean out households of hazardous waste. On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held at the Henry County Recycling Center, according to a news release.…

Madison Co. CASA hosting cornhole tournament

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County CASA is bringing back their Cornhole'n for CASA cornhole tournament on Friday, Sept. 10 at the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The tournament is presented by Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc., and raises money for court appointed…

Department of Education releases data from spring TCAP testing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP district-level results from the spring 2020-2021 testing. According to a news release, the Spring TCAP assessment shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to the expected declines statewide, but those declines…

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