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Hospitalizations rise as COVID-19 cases increase in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Positive COVID-19 tests and the number of patients in hospitals are, once again, increasing. Thursday morning, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and local leaders held their first virtual press conference in months on the spike in…

JMCSS opens support hub for families

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A temporary hub for Jackson-Madison County School System families to receive support has been set up in the JMCSS Central Office Board Room, according to a news release. "We have truancy officers, a liaison for homeless families,…

Eddie George scheduled to speak at Salt & Light benefit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area Relief Ministries and Room in the Inn plan to host the annual Salt & Light Benefit Dinner on Sept. 14. This year's keynote speaker is Eddie George, according to a news release. The benefit is set…

Health Department says no mask mandate to be issued

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department hosted an update Thursday morning due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Madison County. Health department director Kim Tedford says the department currently does not plan to reissue a…

Woman killed in Wednesday crash in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have identified a woman killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon. Police say officers responded to the crash around 1:37 p.m. at Skyhawk Parkway and Courtright Road. Police say 70-year-old Alice Kay Jackson and a 20-year-old…

Seventh person charged in 2020 Fayette County shooting

SOMERVILLE, Tenn. -- A seventh person has been indicted in connection to a 2020 shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the indictment of 20-year-old Bianca Jackson. The TBI says Jackson was taken into custody on Wednesday in Millington.…

Sonic owner Jerry Stanfill remembered in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local man who wore several hats across Tennessee was remembered Wednesday. Friends and family gathered at First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington to celebrate the life of Jerry Stanfill.…

Jackson Symphony announces new children's choir

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is gearing up for their 61st season, but this year will feature a new addition. "The Jackson Symphony is delighted today to announce that we…

Jackson General to restrict visitors beginning Aug. 5

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has announced changes to the visitation policies at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, effective Thursday, Aug. 5. According to a news release, visitors will now be limited at Jackson General. Only one visitor per patient…

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