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8 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,801 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients…

School Closings – 2/19/2021

The following schools are closed on Friday, Feb. 19. 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…

5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know: Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson, located in Chester County, sits just south of Jackson and serves as the county seat.  With a variety of unique local shops, cafes and more, there is a lot to learn about the city. Here are…

JTA to operate on one hour delay on Feb. 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be operating on a one hour delay. JTA says all buses will be operating a one hour delay at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. JTA says riders can catch their bus…

Health department, convenience centers to close Thursday

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has announced that the health department will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. All COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Thursday, Feb. 18 have been rescheduled for Feb.…

Waste Management pickup will not run in Jackson this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold, solid waste collection and Waste Management will not run for the rest of the week in the City of Jackson, according to a news release.   Services are currently…

Black History Month: Gene Bowden

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Gene Bowden broke records in Whiteville. Bowden was a recently retired citizen of Whiteville. The citizens spoke to him about becoming mayor and he agreed to run. Bowden received…

Business Closings – 2/18/2021

The following businesses will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic Columbus McKinnon Chain - 2nd shift Discovery Park of America Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department JEA Customer Centers The Bank of Jackson…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 780 new cases, 760,303 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

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…

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