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4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,361 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,361. Those new patients range in age from 11-months-old to 57-years-old. There…

Jackson police investigating Sunday shooting at apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting Sunday night at a Campbell Street apartment. Police say the shooting happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Creek Apartments at 1336 Campbell Street. Officers found a man with multiple…

Veteran lives his dream of opening BBQ restaurant

MARTIN, Tenn.--  James Mealer describes his BBQ at the new Squirrel’s BBQ Joint in Martin in four words. "Lip-smacking, Tennessee good," said Mealer. Mealer has over 20 years of experience cooking and serving…

Symphony shares music throughout West TN

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local symphony is travelling throughout West Tennessee to make sure everyone's hears the music. Symphony on the Move appeared at Freed-Hardeman University today. It's a small ensemble of the Jackson Symphony that will perform in…

Local school honors their oldest living graduate

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local elementary is celebrating a milestone. Scotts Hill Elementary is celebrating 150 years and the City of Scotts Hills is honoring the school's oldest living graduate, 100-year-old, Louise Stewart. "When we first decided to do…

North Side High School alumnus named as new head coach

JACKSON, Tenn. — According to a news release from the Jackson-Madison Co. School System, a new coach has been named to replace Tony Brown for the North Side boys basketball team. That replacement, Aaron Woods, will be returning home as…

1 new case of Covid-19; 11,357 total in Madison Co.

The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 1 new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 2. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,357. The newest confirmed case is 33 years old. There are currently two…

Deals continue at Friendly Frank's Flea Market

The monthly Friendly Frank's Flea Market is back in Jackson. There was a little something in every category, and people from all over West Tennessee came to check it out. A monthly staple, Friendly Frank's Flea Market was open…

Hundreds come out to Day 3 of annual plant sale

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday wrapped up a three-day event where west Tennesseans could get out and find the perfect plants for their patio or garden. Saturday morning's weather was ideal as hundreds came out early for the annual Plant Sale…

Local brew club hosts annual 'Big Brew Day'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group gets together Saturday to show off their skills in making the perfect brew. In this case, we're talking about beer. The Home Brew Club had their annual 'Big Brew Day' at Hub City Brewing…

Teapot Festival continues in Gibson Co.

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local festival parade brings the community together with plenty of attractions. The Trenton Teapot Festival Parade was held in Gibson County this morning. The 40th annual Teapot Festival…

Mid-West TN Genealogical Society set to meet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local genealogical group plans to meet. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society will meet in Jackson on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. The speaker will be Robert Gaugh, a Garey descendant. His presentation is titled "The Life of…

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