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CDC: Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again

NEW YORK (AP) — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19…

University of Memphis Lambuth students raise awareness of child abuse

JACKSON, Tenn. -- April celebrates the important role communities play in protecting children. This April, several different departments at the University of Memphis Lambuth are working together to help bring awareness to child abuse awareness month. "Our goal is to…

3 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 11,103 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,103. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to 54-years-old. There…

Senator Bill Hagerty meets with city leaders in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty met with Jackson city leaders, discussing issues affecting constituents across the region. "It's a chance to talk to people in West Tennessee about what their concerns are and really understands where the rubber…

Agenda review meeting addresses COVID-19, Waste Management

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Committee members gathered for the city agenda review meeting on Thursday. Members discussed an update on residents health due to COVID-19 in the city of Jackson. They also took the time to talk about the upcoming school…

Churches make plans for Good Friday, Easter in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pastors throughout Jackson shared their plans to celebrate one of the holiest times of the year. Many churches are preparing for Good Friday and Easter, but with a few changes after not having in-person services last year.…

Denmark Elementary renames walking trails in honor of students

DENMARK, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is honoring two former students. Denmark Elementary School is renaming their walking trail Serenity Walk and Dallas' Dash. The former students, Serenity Wilkes and Dallas Weddle, overcame health issues they battled while attending…

Man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for child abuse

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you see a man with a staff walking in Henderson County, know there is 80 miles of awareness. That's how far Brantley Smith is walking with a staff, blue bows and a backpack to…

Additional grant funding available for eligible child care programs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is partnering with state organizations to provide grant assistance for child care agencies to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Human Services is…

Jackson police investigating Wednesday night shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night in west Jackson. Police say officers responded to a shooting around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Skyhaven Drive, according to a news release. The release says…

TDOT upgrades traffic pattern at I-40/N. Highland interchange

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have noticed the heavy traffic at the I-40 and North Highland interchange the last couple of months. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hoping to cut it down with a new traffic pattern. The intersection…

JMCSS opening Pre-K registration on April 5

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools will open registration for Pre-K students starting April 5. Students must be 4-years-old on or before August 15 and complete the online forms. To register, parents or guardians must also turn in the following…

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