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Gov. Lee addresses review of education funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is addressing the fill review of education funding in the state. Lee stated: “Since last fall, thousands of Tennesseans have engaged with us to share how public school funding can better serve our students,…

City of Jackson hires new Recycling Coordinator

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Health and Sanitation Department has hired a new staff member. The former chair of Keep Jackson Beautiful, Robin Chance was hired as the new Recycling Coordinator. When asked what can residents expect from the new…

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…

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