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UPDATE: Attempted robbery suspect in custody

UPDATE: MEMPHIS, Tenn, -- Attempted robbery suspect in custody. According to a news release from the Jackson Police Department, a suspect has been arrested for the attempted robbery of an elderly man in Jackson. A 39-year-old man, Marvin Holloway, Jr.,…

6 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 11,113 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,113. Those new patients range in age from 2-years-old to 71-years-old. There…

Local church lead members with Easter weekend services

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is holding a special Easter service for its members. SoulQuest Church in Jackson kicked off the Easter weekend with a church service and plenty of fun to go along with it. "We always try…

Gibson County church holds Easter 'Eggstravaganza'

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-- A local church in Gibson County is bringing a little fun in the sun to their members. New Covenant Pentecostal Church hosted an Easter 'Eggstravaganza' for the members of their church. There was food, games and even…

Easter Bunny makes early stop in West Tennessee

  MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan got a visit from a very special guest Saturday. The Easter Bunny was escorted by Milan's fire and police departments giving candy out to neighborhoods. The Easter Bunny sent a letter to…

Runners compete in local marathon for charity

JACKSON, Tenn. — Participants ran for a good cause this morning in downtown Jackson. The Andrew Jackson Marathon raises funds for Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The event was cancelled last year due…

Road closures planned for Andrew Jackson Marathon

JACKSON, Tenn. —  The City of Jackson Engineering Department authorized several road closures for the annual Andrew Jackson Marathon. According to a news release from the City of Jackson Engineering Department, residents should be aware of several planned temporary road…

4 new cases of Covid-19; 11,107 total cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,107. Those new patients range in age from 7-months-old to 81-years-old. There…

49th annual Andrew Jackson Marathon to be held Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Andrew Jackson Marathon is returning to the Hub City this weekend. "They have a half marathon and a full marathon, and we have people from eight different states racing in this marathon this weekend," said race…

Jackson retirement home hosts 'Senior Spring Fling'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local senior facility is bringing the fun back to their residents. Regency Retirement Village hosted its Senior Spring Fling. Organizers say they wanted to bring together residents after seniors homes have been closed due to the…

15 year anniversary of deadly Dyer, Gibson County tornadoes

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friday marks 15 years since a severe weather outbreak devastated parts of West Tennessee. Widespread tornadoes hit the area, killing 16 people in Dyer County and eight more in Gibson County. The National Weather Service reported…

Churches gather donations for community ahead of Easter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two area churches are giving back this Good Friday. First Assembly of God in Jackson is working to help those who serve the community by organizing donations to restaurant employees across Jackson. "Our restaurants and our restaurant…

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…

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