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Widespread power outages in Jackson, 5,700 + without power

UPDATE: Jackson Energy Authority says just under 2,000 customers are still without power as of 9 p.m. UPDATE: Jackson Energy Authority confirmed just before 4:45 p.m. that there is extensive and widespread damage due to Thursday afternoon's storms. JEA says…

City of Jackson holds annual prayer breakfast

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, hundreds of people gathered to pray for the city, state and country. The city held its annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. But this year's was…

Overnight crash in Medina leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

An overnight crash in Medina leaves two injured and one dead. Around midnight on May 6, officers with the Medina Police Department arrived at the scene of a vehicle crash. The crash occurred near Sonic Drive and Highway 45 East,…

Health department to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. The health department has 240 doses of the vaccine to distribute between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, May 10.…

Henry County man charged with battery, exploitation of child

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry Co. Sheriff's Office has confirmed 55-year-old Charles Anderson, of Buchanan, was arrested on charges of aggravated sexual battery and especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a child. According to a news release, the arrest was…

Jackson Generals, Ballpark announce summer plans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals announced plans Thursday to expand entertainment opportunities at the Ballpark at Jackson this summer. According to a news release, the Ballpark will host the Winnipeg Goldeyes from the American Association beginning May 21. The…

3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,372 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,372. Those new patients range in age from 22-years-old to 77-years-old. There…

Henderson man charged in Tuesday homicide

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting from Tuesday in Chester County. According to the TBI, agents joined the Henderson Police Department and Chester County Sheriff's Office to investigate the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Danial…

Local business hit 'home run' during 'Pitch Night'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Businesses hit a home run, but it has nothing to do with baseball. Leaders with local businesses gathered at the West Tennessee Farmers Market Wednesday evening for Pitch Night.…

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