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Local lodge hosts 9th annual shopping event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was all stuffed bears, unicorns and more at Big Lots Saturday morning. The Jackson Masonic Lodge 45 held their ninth annual Masonic Christmas Project. David Vince, Project Chairman for the Masonic Christmas Project, says over…

83 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 6,181 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 83 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of positive patients to 6,181. Those patients range in age from 3-months-old to 92-years-old. There are currently…

Jackson mayor announces 2020 parade grand marshals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is transforming its annual Christmas parade into a concert because of COVID-19. The Christmas concert is virtual, and it will recognize and honor frontline…

Man arrested, charged with rape of a child in Decatur County

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. --  The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man with rape of a child. A news release from the sheriff's office says Joseph Clenney was arrested and charged after a referral was sent to…

Executive order allows National Guard to assist medical staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing health care resources and capacity. Executive Order 68 will allow members of the National Guard to perform health care duties, including COVID-19 testing, helping nurses,…

Henry Co. mask mandate extended to December 12

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced it is extending its mask mandate. A news release from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management and Safety says it will be extended to Saturday, December 12. The release says that the…

McKenzie to launch new Chamber of Commerce

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- With local businesses needing all the help they can get, the City of McKenzie is taking the next step. They're launching a new McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. "We felt…

Henderson Police Department officer hospitalized due to COVID-19

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson police have confirmed an officer is currently hospitalized due to COVID-19. Henderson police confirmed Officer Brandon Connor's hospitalization Friday morning in a post on the department's Facebook page. The post says Connor also has pneumonia in…

Union City Middle School cancels annual band Christmas concert

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The annual Union City Middle School Band Christmas concert has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a news release. Union City Schools Band Director Jason Deem said in the release that concerns about COVID-19…

JTA hosting Customer Appreciation Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority and BancorpSouth are sponsoring a Customer Appreciation Day on Dec. 18. According to a news release, there will be no fares for fixed route buses on Customer Appreciation Day. Regular fares will resume…

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