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Memphis health official addresses COVID-19 variants, more

JACKSON, Tenn. — A Memphis health official gave an update on COVID-19. The virtual meeting was hosted by Dr. Stephen Threlkeld on Wednesday. The meeting provided an update on COVID-19 in hospitals, saying Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis had seen…

In-person summer learning camp offered to JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is aiming to close the learning gap brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, the school system announced on Wednesday that in-person summer learning camps will take place this summer.…

COVID-19 in Madison County: 1 death, 1,195 new cases this week

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one death and another 1,195 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says an 81-year-old woman died Jan. 12 due to complications from COVID-19. That brings the total…

TBI: Man faces charges in connection to Trenton house fire

TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed a person has been arrested in connection to a Trenton house fire. The TBI says Jarmaland Marsh, 20, of Trenton, was found to be the person responsible for the fire on…

BBB: 'Reshipping scam' poses as job opportunity

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau of the Midsouth would like to make you aware of a new scam going around. "It's shocking. This is something you only see on TV,"…

Lexington Police: $90,000 in copper wire stolen

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public's help in IDing a vehicle and possible suspects. In a Facebook post, the department says two individuals can be seen on surveillance video entering the loading bay area…

Organizations promote voice of the passenger

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations are teaming up to give a voice to the passenger. In honor of National Passenger Safety Week, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming up with We Saves Lives to stress the importance of a passenger's…

$100,000 donated to United Way program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A United Way of West Tennessee program is getting a boost for the next five years. Leaders Education Foundation shared that they have made a $100,000 donation to The READ Team. The funds will span over the…

Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults

(AP) -- Pfizer and BioNTech have begun studying a COVID-19 vaccine tweaked to match to the omicron variant in healthy adults. COVID-19 vaccine makers have been updating their shots in case global health authorities decide a change is needed. The…

Trenton house fire under investigation by TBI

UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed one person is facing charges following the fire. TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an early morning residential fire…

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