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Police: Avoid North Highland between Skyline and North Parkway

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking residents to avoid North Highland Avenue between Skyline Drive and North Parkway due to road conditions. Police say drivers are getting stuck trying to drive up the hill on North Highland at North…

Southwest Tennessee Electric changing office hours due to weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is changing office hours this week due to weather. The change is in effect from Feb. 15 through Feb. 19 at all locations in Haywood, Madison, Henderson and Tipton counties, according to…

Business Closings - Tuesday, Feb. 16

The following businesses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to winter weather. Gibson County Health Department - Humboldt, Trenton, Milan locations Henry County Medical Center - Surgery Center (procedures will be done at the main campus) Henderson County…

6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 10,782 total in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now a total of 10,782 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says those patients…

Solid Waste pickup postponed due to weather, road conditions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced that solid waste collection will not run Monday or Tuesday due to winter weather. This includes residential customers, commercial and industrial businesses. The city also confirmed Waste Management will not be providing…

School Closings - Tuesday, Feb. 16

The following schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to winter weather. Alamo City Schools Augustine Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools - closed Tuesday and Wednesday Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools - closed Tuesday and Wednesday…

Business Closings - Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

Here is a list of the businesses closing for Monday, February 15, 2021: Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic Columbus McKinnon Chains - Lexington (closing at 12 p.m., second shift cancelled) Discovery Park of America Fluid Routing Solutions - Lexington (2nd…

Health department closing convenience centers due to weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that all convenience centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. The health department says the closure is due to inclement weather in West Tennessee. For updates on conveinence centers in…

No injuries in Sunday house fire in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday evening. The fire department says the fire was on Hardin Creek Road, and adds that everyone was able to make it out of the…

School Closings - Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

Here is a list of schools moving to remote learning or closing due to inclement weather: Bethel University (virtual) Freed-Hardeman University Jackson State Community College Lane College University of Tennessee At Martin (virtual) University of Memphis-Main campus University of Memphis-Lambuth…

Jackson Fire Department responds to home fire

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a fire in east Jackson. According to fire officials, a home garage caught on fire due to a dog heat lamp. The owner's dog was inside at the time of the…

TDOT prepares for winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Transportation crews are making sure drivers stay safe on the road. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is making plans to keep drivers safe on the roadways due to upcoming weather conditions. There's a forecast of ice and…

School and Company closures for Monday, Feb. 15th

WEST TENNESSEE -- Due to the weather, all Freed-Hardeman University traditional classes are canceled Mon., Feb. 15. University offices will also be closed at all locations. Online and web conference classes will meet as scheduled. Bethel University will be closed…

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