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32 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 32 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 18,326. The health department also released…

Teams prepare for upcoming Middle School All-Star game

CORRECTION (11/2/21): Kick off will be this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Christian Academy. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Middle school football players from 24 different schools across West Tennessee are preparing to…

Company shares update on JCM, Madison Academic construction

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School leaders met for their work session meeting Monday evening. Several topics were discussed including a review of the internal school audit and an update on Jackson Central-Merry and Madison Academic progress. Hal Crocker with…

Weakley County Schools stresses need for nurses

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools is in dire need of school nurses. Supervisor Beth Kempton says it's a problem that has been getting worse over the last few months. "I usually…

Aaron Fitzgerald named October's Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced Aaron Fitzgerald as October's Hub City Hero. The city says Fitzgerald, who is from California, is the owner of Christian Brothers…

Annual pageant returns to UT Martin for first time since 2019

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is bringing back the Miss University of Tennessee at Martin/Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant. UT Martin announced in a news release on Monday that the pageant will be held for…

Sweet Jordan's to open new location in McKenzie

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A beloved Paris company is coming to Carroll County. Sweet Jordan's Coffee Company announced they will open their second location in McKenzie during the first quarter of 2022.…

District lines get redrawn in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A growth in Madison County districts means it is time to redraw the lines.  The redistricting committee approved a new map of county districts Monday. District 8 Commissioner Carl Alexander…

State Senator 'races' awareness for flood victims

MCEWEN, Tenn. -- State Senator Kerry Roberts is rolling his way through Humphreys County to raise money for people and businesses affected by flooding.   "The people of Humphreys county, we just love…

Jackson neighborhoods prepare for trick or treaters

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Subdivisions in Jackson are getting ready for trick or treaters this Halloween. Residents in the Northwynde subdivision hand out candy every year to kids trick or treating on Halloween. Subdivision resident Edward Wilson says they try…

A local sorority helps kids celebrate Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local sorority helped area kids celebrate Halloween by hosting a trunk or treat. Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority put smiles on the faces of over 40 club members and parents at their Halloween…

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