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City of Jackson, JTA launch new transportation app

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and Jackson Transit Authority have launched a new app to make it easier for residents to use public transportation. According to a news release, the TransLoc app will allow users to track buses,…

97 new COVID-19 cases, additional death confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says an 87-year-old woman died Jan. 6 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 147 Madison…

Thousands receive COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of people lined up Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Elderly Madison County residents waited hours on Thursday to receive their doses of…

McNairy County lawyer suspended from practicing law

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- McNairy County lawyer Bobby Gene Gray was been suspended from practicing law on Thursday, according to a news release from the Board of Professional Responsibility. The release says Gray admitted to taking controlled substances from an…

U.S. Marshals seek man wanted on murder charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service is requesting information on a man wanted for first-degree murder in Covington. According to a news release, investigators issued a warrant for Terrance Sharell Taylor's arrest on Dec. 28, 2020. The release says…

Humboldt city employees charged in animal abuse investigation

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have confirmed two city employees are facing charges after an animal abuse investigation. According to a news release, 56-year-old Bruce Lynn Pafford and 76-year-old James Johnson, both of Humboldt, have been charged with aggravated…

Health department closing vaccination clinic line at 6 p.m.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says Thursday's drive-thru vaccination clinic line will close at 6 p.m. Madison County residents age 75 and older must be in line at 6 p.m. to receive their vaccination at the…

Dyersburg police investigating Wednesday shooting

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Police say Erick Holland Jr., 19, was shot as he walked into his apartment on Fisher Circle around 5 p.m. Wednesday. According to a news release, four people shot…

City of Jackson hires new director of engineering

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has hired a new director of engineering, according to a news release. The release says Tom Wolf was selected following a national search. Wolf previously served as the city engineer for the City…

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