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1 death, 83 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says a 80-year-old woman died on Dec. 10 due to complications from COVID-19. The total…

City of Selmer swears in first female mayor

SELMER, Tenn. -- The City of Selmer officially swore in their first female mayor, Sherry Inman. Inman says she is ready to start this new challenge and she has a lot of vision and dreams for the city. She…

New leaders over Ballpark shares plans for entertainment

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is for eight years instead of 10. You can find…

Local class to host Holiday Open House on Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local class is hosting an open house on Thursday. The culinary class at Liberty Technology Magnet High School will host its Holiday Open House, offering free food and giving guests a chance to talk with students…

Red Cross shelters set up to help storm victims

UPDATE: As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the American Red Cross says shelter locations include Beech River Airport at 1600 Mt. Arafat Road in Darden and Kenton First Baptist Church. The shelter in Obion closed at noon on Dec. 15. EARLIER STORY:…

Fund established to help recovery efforts in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Community Fund has been established by the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber says the fund was setup to help with tornado relief efforts following Friday's storms. The National Weather Service says the tornado…

Jackson U.S. Marshals honored with two awards

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson team of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Tennessee has been honored for their efforts during a 2020 standoff. The team was awarded the 2020 Uncommon Valor Award during…

Victim hospitalized after morning shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that left one with "serious injuries." According to JPD, officers were notified around 11 a.m. of a possible shooting near the 100 block of Lincoln Circle.…

LOLO to mark release of new album "X" in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Grammy nominated singer-songwriter is celebrating her hometown’s Rockabilly roots. A news release says LOLO, Lauren Pritchard, is releasing her new album titled "X." Pritchard says the album gained its name from her time in Jackson,…

City of Jackson hands Ballpark over to new group

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirmed during a Facebook Live on Wednesday that the lease is now only $50,000 a year instead of the proposed $70,000. The term is…

Groups gather supplies to assist tornado victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many have been affected by the tornadoes, and several groups have come together to help. Three local organizations are teaming up to aid as many people as they can, and they need your help as well.…

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