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54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are now 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, according to updated numbers released by the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department confirmed the latest patients are: a 43-year-old woman a 54-year-old woman…

Police seek ID in Kroger theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in identifying suspects in a shoplifting at Kroger. On March 28, 2020, surveillance video captured images of two black males walking out of Kroger with a cart full of merchandise that…

51 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 51 cases in Madison County Wednesday. Regional Director Kim Tedford said the department did not have all the ages of the new patients as of 10 a.m. Tedford said…

Humboldt robbery victim speaks out

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- "He just didn't know how to say no to people," Dan Donelson, Luther Donaldson's son said. Dan says his 93-year-old dad hasn't been the same since a man and…

Sheriff confirms 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says two detention specialists with the sheriff's office have tested positive for COVID-19. "We've had three people that were tested. Two came back positive,…

Gov. Lee addresses program assisting business, employees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee once again updated Tennesseans on the state's response to the battle against coronavirus. One of the issues the governor addressed was helping small businesses stay operational and getting their employees a paycheck. "The…

Sterling Awards ceremony to be postponed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Area Business and Professional Women have announced the postponement of the Sterling Awards ceremony. A news release from the organization says the ceremony has been moved to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The release says…

Congressman speaks about stimulus check, business loans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff is speaking out about coronavirus related work in Washington D.C. He says if you received your tax refund or paid any bills through your bank to the IRS, you don't need to do anything…

Brownsville, Haywood mayors react to COVID-19 death

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- "This virus is getting serious as it goes. Medical experts will tell you most viruses weaken over time. This one is doing exactly the opposite," Haywood County Mayor David Livingston…

Jackson City Council holds virtual meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's an unusual sight in City Hall, a council meeting room with barely anyone there. Due to the coronavirus and social distancing guidelines, this month's city council meeting was…

2 Madison County jail employees test positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr confirmed Tuesday that two detention specialists have tested positive for COVID-19. Sheriff Mehr said the two employees at the jail are currently being isolated, and the sheriff's office is working with the…

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