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Additional death, 6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 61-year-old woman died June 2 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 235 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another…

Mother of son battling cancer gives update on his journey

JACKSON, Tenn. -- We have been sharing stories with you about Brett Wyatt, a young Gibson County boy fighting a battle with cancer, and now we have updates on his journey. For the past six months, upcoming South Gibson eighth…

County, city leaders receive guidance for COVID-19 relief funding

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local government leaders can now can decide what to do with the latest COVID-19 relief funding. City and county officials from 21 counties in West Tennessee gathered at Jackson State Community College to receive the latest information…

City creates blueprint for CityStart project, gives launch date

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced its completion of the CityStart Empowerment Blueprint on Wednesday. The blueprint is a plan for how the city plans to prioritize financial empowerment in the community. "I think that we were chosen…

Sen. Marsha Blackburn addresses concerns over immigration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn visited Jackson on Wednesday, and she discussed what she's working on in Washington D.C. "We have had an issue since President Biden was sworn in, and so far, our border control has…

Tennessee Language Center offers virtual classes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Language Center is working to help Tennesseans learn a new language. Starting July 12, the center says it will be offering real-time virtual classes, according to a news release. TLC says registration for the summer…

5 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,501 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,501. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with one patient…

New airline takes off from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is landing a new airlines in Jackson. Boutique has been chosen as the new airline for McKellar-Sipes. On Tuesday, officials with the city of Jackson, Madison County…

City of Jackson summer camps return for 2021

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer activities are returning to West Tennessee. The City of Jackson's summer camps started Tuesday with programs at Westwood Community Center and T.R. White Sportsplex. Westwood's program is full, but there are a few remaining spots open…

RIFA to hold 16th annual 'Canstruction'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit is preparing to host an annual event in Jackson. "This is our 16th annual Canstruction event, and after cancelling last year, we are so excited to be…

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