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10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,940 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of ten new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,940 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old…

NAACP to host 17th annual Race Relations Advocacy Summit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NAACP is hosting its 17th annual Race Relations Advocacy Summit. This summit is a part of the organization's statewide advocacy events, advocating for African-Americans in various topics. Friday evening, Tennessee Health Official Michelle Fiscus shared a…

Former activist finds mugshot from protest in 1960

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Most families try to hide their relatives' mugshots, but for the Skinner family, they're proud of their father's. "Arrested March 3, 1960, 19 years old," said Hollis Skinner.…

Jackson Fire Department investigating fire at Lincoln Courts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire Friday morning at an east Jackson apartment. Investigators say the fire started at an apartment in Lincoln Courts around 11 a.m. The cause of the fire…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,445 new cases, 780,894 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 4. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For more information on COVID-19, go to the…

7 deaths, 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; 10,930 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: a 93-year-old woman, who died Oct. 29, 2020 an 88-year-old woman, who died Nov. 5,…

JPD responds to hit-and-run on North Highland

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police respond to a hit-and-run this evening. It happened at North Highland and Tinker Hill Cove in front of the KFC. The accident involved a car and a motorcycle. Officials say the motorcycle rider got minor injuries…

UT-TSU Extension hosting 6-week 'Cooking Well' classes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The UT-TSU Extension in Madison County is hosting two six-week classes to help residents learn to cook healthier meals at home. The "Cooking Well" classes are being held virtually or in two locations in Madison County. Participants…

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