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Non-profit fights scammers with online tool

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit organization is helping track scammers to prevent fraud. If you have experienced multiple scam calls already, then the Better Business Bureau has developed a tracker tool for…

Jackson Christian Theatre presents first play of 2021

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christian Theatre presented it's first play of the new year. "Newsies The Musical" was showcased in front of a small audience at the Freed-Hardeman Auditorium. Due to…

Gov. Lee addresses learning loss, teacher pay

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced new legislation meant to address learning loss among K-12 students. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students if we don’t act…

Dyerburg man in custody, charged with attempted murder

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police say a Dyersburg man in is jail after allegedly stabbing a man in the back of the head. Press Release January 14, 2021 Incident Type: Attempted Murder Arrest This morning around 7:00 a.m., Dyersburg police...…

Scott Gatlin sworn in as JMCSS school board member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced a new school board member has been sworn in. The news release says Scott Gatlin was sworn in on Monday. Gatlin will be serving in the District 5 Position 2 post. JMCSS says…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,983 new cases, 670,482 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 14. The health department also released an updated case count by county.  …

Student art to be displayed in Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson, in partnership with the Jackson Arts Council, plans to display children's art in City Hall. The gallery, "Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces," will launch in January and run throughout the year with rotating artwork…

Bolivar Hospital CEO appointed to health council

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Hospital CEO Ruby Kirby has been appointed to serve on the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Services Council, according to West Tennessee Healthcare. Kirby will serve a one-year term on the council, according to a news…

3 additional deaths, 36 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are: a 65-year-old man, who died Jan. 10. a 48-year-old man, who died Jan. 7. an 84-year-old…

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