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UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle theft, burglaries in custody

UPDATE: Lexington police confirmed just before 5 p.m. Monday that Parker was taken into custody. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff's Office are searching for an individual wanted in connection with the theft of…

Jackson police seek suspect in Monday shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting Monday afternoon in northeast Jackson. Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting just before 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Ivy Hill…

'I Heart UTM' week returning in April

MARTIN, Tenn. --The University of Tennessee at Martin has plans to host their seventh annual "I Heart UTM" week from April 5 through April 11, according to a news release. The events will include in-person and virtual options for students,…

4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,036 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 11,036. Those patients range in age from 19-years-old to 77-years-old. There are…

Jackson firefighters participate in rescue training

JACKSON, Tenn. — Local firefighters received much needed knowledge today pertaining to saving a life. The Jackson Fire Department firefighters learned some useful techniques on how to properly rescue those in a…

Local university presents play

JACKSON, Tenn. — One local university presented a play Saturday to entertain its students, faculty and the community. The Union University Theatre presented a play called "The School for Scandal" Saturday afternoon at the W.D. Powell Theatre. The play was…

9 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,032 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 9 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,032. Those patients range in age from 15-years-old to 74-years-old.…

Local pharmacy distributes Johnson and Johnson vaccine

JACKSON, TN -- One local pharmacy holds a drive-thru vaccine event in Jackson. Phipps Pharmacy gave patients the chance to receive their COVID-19 vaccine Saturday. The pharmacy administered Johnson and Johnson vaccines in Madison County during a drive-thru vaccination event.…

Blue Bird Rustic Sweet Treats opens its doors for business

ALAMO, Tenn.--On the first day of spring, a local business had its grand opening. Leaders with Blue Bird Rustic Sweet Treats in Alamo opened its doors to customers, Saturday. Some of the first customers who stopped by enjoyed samplings of…

U of M-Lambuth campus holds Spring Campus Day

  JACKSON, Tenn.-- Saturday marked the first official day of spring. For prospective college students, it was the perfect opportunity to learn about what a local university has to offer. A Spring Campus Day event was held on the University…

Authorities search for missing man

HARDIN CO, Tenn. --  Authorities search for a missing man who investigators say was driving a car when it went into the Tennessee River Friday evening. Saturday Hardin County authorities recovered a car from the Tennessee River. "We recovered…

United Way of West Tennessee Introduces 211 Hub

Jackson, Tenn. -- United Way of West TN introduces 211 Hub.   According to a news release, the United Way of West TN introduced 211 Hub last week. The website, which offers an online database to find and share community…

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