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JMCSS officials discuss finances during board meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a board meeting to discuss schools financials. Board members spoke about different budgets that will go toward each school in the Jackson-Madison…

Sorority provides $1,000 to 10 local non-profits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One sorority provided a big donation to the community. The Gamma Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority gave $1,000 to 10 non-profit organizations Thursday. The sorority…

Health department to begin scheduling vaccines online on Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccines online at 8 a.m. on Friday. The release from the health department says Madison County residents over 75 will be able to schedule…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,492 new cases, 697,783 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 21. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Carroll Co. man indicted for selling firearm to Jason Autry

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been indicted for selling a firearm to Jason Autry, a convicted felon who was previously charged in connection with Holly Bobo's abduction and murder. According to a news release, 55-year-old Danny Joe…

City of Jackson hires community development director

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger has announced the hiring of a community development director. According to a news release, Justin Searcy will be responsible for grant analysis and management, as well as community advancement opportunities. The release says prior…

JMCSS opens calendar options for public comment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has posted calendar draft options for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The options include a recommendation for a week-long Thanksgiving break, according to a news release. Extending Thanksgiving break will not…

40 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,098 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 40 new cases of COVID-91 in Madison County. A total of 10,098 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 7-years-old to…

Locals react to Biden and Harris inauguration

JACKSON, Tenn. - Just hours after President Joe Biden was sworn-in, West Tennesseans are reacting to the historical inauguration. The transfer of power took place in Washington Wednesday afternoon, among heightened…

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