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125 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed an additional 14 positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday afternoon. The health department released the following information about the new patients: 51-year-old female (not hospitalized) 68-year-old female…

Jackson police seek identification in Wednesday drive-by

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are investigating a drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday on the U.S. 45 Bypass near…

Local cleaning business struggles to operate amid pandemic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I mean that's why I clean, like my sign says, I clean because we care," said owner Dorothia Spates of C.A.R.E Janitorial. Business for many West Tennesseans has been tight ever since the coronavirus pandemic. So tight…

Man charged with attempted murder in brother's stabbing

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after police say he stabbed his brother multiple times during an argument Tuesday. According to a news release, Savannah Police Department officers saw a vehicle pull into a parking lot at Clifton…

Humboldt extends state of emergency due to COVID-19

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes has extended a state of emergency for the city through Wednesday, April 29. The state of emergency was originally signed on March 31. The original order closed all non-essential businesses in Humboldt, advised…

Henderson Police investigating storage unit theft

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department is investigating the theft from multiple storage units on April 19, according to a news release.   The release states multiple unites were broken into and approximately $3,000 worth of property was stolen,…

111 COVID-19 cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 111 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The two most recent confirmed positives are a 57-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man. Those patients are not currently hospitalized. Nine of…

Mayors appoint pastors council to lead church reopening

JACKSON, Tenn.— City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris have appointed a group of local pastors who will meet to develop guidelines for the reopening of church facilities. “I’d like for them to lead the…

High school students see change in college admissions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After transitioning to remote or virtual learning this past month, high school seniors have had to make huge adjustments in their last year of secondary school. Final grades are being tabulated. Colleges have also had to be…

Drive-by birthday party led by JPD

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I'm four!" said 4-year-old Makhyria Robertson. Robertson turned 4-years-old on Tuesday, and celebrated her birthday at home with no problem at all. This lucky young lady had a line…

Cars line up for a new restaurant in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Restaurants will slowly reopening in the upcoming weeks as restrictions are lifting, but a new one has opened its doors in the Hub City on Tuesday. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers…

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