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72 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 8,471 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 72 new COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,471. The health department says those cases range in age from 4-years-old…

Warming center opens for men who are homeless

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A resource for a population in need opens its doors to help them. Monday was the opening night for the warming center at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. "You look…

Jackson gym helps turn boxing amateurs into pros

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local training gym is making sure athletes have what it takes to make it big. Fightshop in Jackson is on a mission to train and shape individuals wanting to elevate…

Martin police cancel annual 'safety bus' due to pandemic

MARTIN Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department announced it will not be holding its annual 'safety bus' program. The program, which is typically held during the New Year's holiday, will not held because the bus cannot be used while following…

Additional death, 93 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 a 73-year-old woman died Dec. 28 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 137…

Travelers share thoughts on COVID-19 travel

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people are traveling this holiday season, and they told us what they think about traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just two days after Christmas, and with the upcoming New Year,…

JEA works to repair Jackson outage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A utility pole on the 45 Bypass is being repaired by the Jackson Energy Authority. Service for approximately 2,000 telecom customers in Jackson was disrupted around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, when a vehicle took down the utility pole.…

Local church reflects on 2020 and hopes for 2021

JACKSON, Tenn. --  A local church is expressing how the best is yet to come for 2021. Englewood Baptist Church Pastor, Adam Dooley, spoke to WBBJ-7 about how 2020 was a humbling experience. …

Gov. Lee visits site of Nashville bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --  Governor Bill Lee visited the site of the Nashville bombing that occurred on Christmas day. In response, he released the following statement on social media praising first responders and those involved in the ongoing investigation: "This morning…

Additional death, 56 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 88-year-old woman died Dec. 18 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of 136…

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