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Jackson State mourns loss of Dr. Allana Hamilton

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is mourning the loss of former college president Dr. Allana Hamilton. Hamilton died Tuesday, Feb. 23 after suffering a stroke in October, and receiving a cancer diagnosis shortly afterward. She was 55.…

Liberty Tech celebrates Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school came together to celebrate Black History Month. "So much of what has happened in the past is who we are right now. We stand on the shoulders of people who made great commitments…

Kroger to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccine

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of Kroger, has announced their pharmacies have received a supply of the COVID-19 vaccine and will begin administering those doses in the 115 pharmacies across Tennessee, according to a news release. Kroger will distribute those…

Black History Month: Sabrina Blue

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sabrina Blue is one Jacksonian who is a great example of how far hard work will get you. She started her leadership career when she was only 18-years-old at…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,631 new cases, 768,946 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 24. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Tennessee Chamber partners with Automotive Manufacturer Association

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association to increase and enhance services for auto manufacturing, according to a news release. The release says Tennessee is ranked number one for…

Jackson eligible for TDOT Urban Transportation Planning grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson has been selected to receive an Urban Transportation Planning grant by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The grant will go toward advancing plans in the city's long-term goals, including bicycle, pedestrian and greenways,…

TDOT putting all manpower to roadway repairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is working to repair damage that was caused to roadways by last week's winter storm. TDOT announced that all available manpower is being put towards repairing both interstates and highways as quickly…

Haywood Co. Community Hospital certificate of need approved

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Community Hospital and BradenHealth have received approval for their certificate of need for the hospital project, according to a news release. The total estimated cost of the project is about $2,568,700, the release says.…

17 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; 10,857 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 17 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,857. Those new patients range in age from 3-weeks-old to 77-years-old. There…

Broadband internet coming to Big Sandy, Eva

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- TEC is bringing broadband internet to part of Benton County, according to a news release. Downtown Big Sandy and Eva are scheduled to receive residential and business services with Fast Fiber Internet, an $800,000 investment in…

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