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205 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 181 recovered

JACKSON, Tenn. — Three additional Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 205, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department in a news release Monday. The most recent patients are: 67-year-old…

Generals debut first ever 'Fathers and Fireworks' event

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A first time event celebrating fathers brings in hundreds of guests. "We're here tonight to see the fireworks, watch "Field of Dreams," and spend some time together with family and friends,"…

Protesters march around court square

ALAMO, Tenn.--At least 100 people gathered in front of the Crockett County Court House in downtown Alamo for a protest to support George Floyd and other black people who died in police custody. The…

Hundreds of puppies removed from Madison Co. property

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to the removal of hundreds of puppies from a Madison County property. Investigators with Guardians of Rescue assisted the Madison County Sheriff's Office with a puppy mill bust. Both agencies have been looking…

Protesters gather in front of Union City dealership

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Protesters  held signs in front of Abernathy's Harley-Davidson in Union City. The signs read "Black Lives Matter" and "I Matter." Some called Facebook posts, allegedly made by Russell Abernathy who owns the dealership, racially charged…

Community gathers to celebrate, honor Elbert Williams

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Saturday, members of the Brownsville community held a memorial in honor of a man that gave his life to vote. It was 80 years ago that Elbert Williams was murdered in his quest to register to vote.…

Union University holds three graduation ceremonies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More 2020 graduates are celebrating their moment. Union University held three graduation ceremonies to comply with social distancing. Students receiving graduate degrees graduated at 10 a.m., non-traditional undergrads received their degrees at 2 p.m., and traditional undergrads…

201 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — Three more Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 201, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patients are: a 65-year-old male, who is not…

Hollis Skinner to announce candidacy for Congress

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College graduate and Vietnam Era veteran Hollis Skinner is to announce his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representative. Skinner will official announce and begin his campaign during an event on Saturday, according to a news…

West Tennesseans mark Juneteenth with celebrations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many events were held in West Tennessee in honor of Juneteenth. "So it's important today that we march because it's not just about our freedom, it's about our presence,"…

Churches come together for unity event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worship service put the "unity" into community. Community members gathered at the Amp in downtown Jackson for an evening of worship. Different churches came together to host the service. Regional…

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