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Aircraft flyover shows support for local hospital staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital enjoyed a show of appreciation Tuesday morning. They gathered outside the front entrance for a flyover, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The…

New K9 officer joins TBI to fight crime

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new member on the team that will help with fighting crimes, including child exploitation. Meet Zeus. He's the newest officer with…

Dyer County escapee arrested Monday; one remains at large

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Antoine Thomas, one of three inmates who escaped the Dyer County Jail on Sunday, is in custody. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced Thomas' arrest Tuesday. In a news release, the U.S. Marshals say Thomas was found at…

Wrestler Jerry Lawler to host 50th anniversary event at ballpark

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals and USA Wrestling are joining to present Jerry "The King" Lawler's 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Ballpark at Jackson. The event will be held Saturday, September 26, and will feature eight matches -- including…

Lawsuit seeks to block Tennessee abortion reversal law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Abortion rights groups have challenged newly enacted Tennessee law that would require women undergoing drug-induced abortions be informed the procedure can be reversed. The lawsuit, filed Monday, is the second legal battle targeting a sweeping anti-abortion…

Health department confirms 28 cases of COVID-19; 2,321 total

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,321. The new cases include 11 men and 17 women, ranging in age…

Gibson County Fair kicks off despite pandemic

TRENTON, Tenn. -- It's fair week in one county, but that looks a little different this year. The fair board made a lot of changes to make the 2020 Gibson County Fair even…

Airport authority discusses hangar lease

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Monday morning by the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority to discuss if they have found the right tenant for a hangar, and to start lease…

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