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LIFELINE in critical need of blood due to winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a week of winter weather blanketing West Tennessee, LIFELINE Blood Devices says it in need of donors. LIFELINE says blood levels are dangerously low across the area. “Our blood supply has reached critically low levels,” said…

Business Closings - 2/17/2021

The following businesses will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Jackson-Madison County Library Fluid Routing Solutions-Lexington (no 3rd shift Wed.) Shiloh National Military Park

Additional death, 4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 81-year-old woman died Feb. 17 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 183…

School Closings - 2/18/2021

The following schools are closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools--closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools -- closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools - closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University…

Health department closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will be closed on Wednesday, February 17 due to inclement weather. Additionally, all Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for…

Crews work to clear roads before 2nd round of snow

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews have been clearing roads almost non-stop since snow started falling. Now they're trying to make some progress before the next round arrives on Wednesday. Four inches of snow…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 962 new cases, 759,523 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, February 16. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Donation to benefit UT Martin accounting, finance students

MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin students majoring in accounting and finance have received a big contribution to their education. A news release from the university says James D. “Jim” and Barbara Wingett provided a $1 million pledge…

JEA advises residents on saving energy amid winter storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority is sharing tips on saving energy amid the winter storm. JEA advises residents: Lower thermostats to 68 degrees Unplug any devices not in use, and turn off any lights not in use Reduce…

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