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Jackson budget committee discusses new cars for JPD

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's budget committee is looking at their 5-year-draft capital plan, but expect many changes through the upcoming review process. Thursday, committee members discussed financial options for…

2 West Tennessee hospitals receive 'BEST' Award for Babies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee hospitals have been awarded the "BEST" Award for their effort in reducing the state's infant mortality rate. The release from West Tennessee Healthcare says nearly 7 out of every 1,000 infants in the state…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,624 new cases, 752,033 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, February 11. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

TDOT to continue treating roads, bridges overnight

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers across northwest Tennessee faced hazardous road conditions Thursday morning. "There's some counties that aren't as covered, but we're still having to get out there and work that system…

School Closings, 2/12/2021

The following schools are closed on Friday, February 12, 2021 due to inclement weather. Alamo City Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bradford Special School District (virtual) Carroll Academy Christ Classical Academy Crockett County Schools Dyersburg City Schools Dyer…

Carroll County man arrested after 2 killed in car chase

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- Two people were killed Wednesday after a Carroll County man led police on a car chase into Middle Tennessee. According to the Waverly Police Department, officers were notified of the chase entering the city on Highway 70…

Three arrested following drug raids in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Three people are in custody following two searches on Wednesday in Henderson. Police say Jeremy Brasfield, Jeremy Sutherland, and Aariona Kelly are facing multiple…

25 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,736 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,736. Those new patients range in age from 1-month-old to 84-years-old. There…

Jackson-Madison County Library closed Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library will be closed Thursday, February 11. The closing is due to inclement weather. For more information on school closings in the area, click here.

Police seek info on Wednesday night shooting in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on a shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to police, at approximately 7 p.m. on February 10, 55-year-old Damron Lee Dildine, of Gleason, was shot while working on…

Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Dept. closed Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be closed on Thursday, February 11. According to a release, the closing is due to inclement weather. For more information on school closings in the area, click here.

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