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Dyersburg State marks 35th official MLK Day with video

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College hosted a virtual program honoring Dr. Martin Luther Kng Jr. Day. The college posted the video for the community to watch on their Facebook and YouTube channel. The program consisted of multiple guests…

NAACP health forum looks at COVID-19 impact on minority community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a community health forum Monday morning. Panel members discussed COVID-19, and the effects the pandemic has had in minority communities. Panel members say one of those concerns is that…

Virtual event celebrates life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Typically, local activists hold a march through downtown in their cities to honor MLK Day, but the pandemic has caused some celebrations to go online. The NAACP hosted a virtual celebration of renown civil rights leader Dr.…

Discovery Park seeks volunteers for Bluebird project

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is looking for volunteers interested in an upcoming project. The park says it has partnered with the Tennessee Bluebird Society to install 10 bluebird boxes across the Heritage Park. Volunteers will be…

Henry County Medical Center launches price estimator tool

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center has launched a new online price tool. A news release from HCMC says the tool will allow users to create an estimate for the most common out of pocket procedures. “Hospitals are…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,430 new cases, 687,751 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 18. The health department also released an updated case count by county.  …

Drive-in rally celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP hosts multiple events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year's events all looked different from previous years, but they all still focused on Dr. King's…

Henderson Road closed for I-40 construction project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you usually take Henderson Road, prepare to find an alternate route over the coming weeks. "Today, Henderson Road is being closed for the demolition of that bridge. At first, it will kind of look like that…

Nominations open for annual Conservation Achievement Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is taking nominations for the 56th annual Conservation Achievement Awards, according to a news release. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving wildlife and natural resources in the state. For more…

Additional death, 59 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 84-year-old man died Jan. 17 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of 159…

Police investigate homicide in Rutherford

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Sunday evening homicide in Gibson County. Rutherford police say one person was killed in an incident on McKnight Street. Additional details were not immediately available. The…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,474 new cases, 685,321 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, January 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county.  …

West TN city welcomes higher education institution

CAMDEN, Tenn, ---A city in West Tennessee welcomes it's first higher education institution soon. The residents of Camden will soon have the opportunity to take classes at its first ever university. Bethel University is adding a seventh campus location…

Additional death, 21 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. That resident is: a 75-year-old man died Jan. 16. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths is now 158 for…

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