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Funeral home directors release book for pastors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Directors at a local funeral home released a new book aimed at helping pastors in Jackson speak to families at funeral services. When you think about public speaking, a funeral service may not come to mind. President…

Election Commission continues count of provisional ballots

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is still counting provisional ballots from the November 3 election. The Election Commission resolved 62 provisional ballots. Members of the Election Day counting board made sure all information was correct on each…

Crash closes part of Highway 412 in Bells

UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed 73-year-old Harold Miller, of Huntingdon, was killed in the crash this afternoon on Highway 412. THP says the driver of a tractor-trailer truck involved in the wreck was injured and has been taken…

Program aims to assist Tennesseans earn degrees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced a new program that will assist Tennesseans earn a college degree. A news release from the Governor's Office says the Reconnect to Workforce partnership will offer two years of tuition-free community or technical…

Milan Fire Department gets new training for hazardous situations

MILAN, Tenn. -- It looks like a construction site, and it even sounds like one, but it's actually the staging ground for potentially life saving tactics in the event of a structural collapse. "If somebody is trapped underneath something like…

WGU offering new scholarships for nursing, IT

Western Governors University Tennessee is offering two new scholarships to address the increased demand for nurses and IT professionals. The Margaret McClure Scholarship is open to any nurses who are looking to advance their careers, according to a news release.…

Madison County Fire Department warns of donation calls

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is warning residents about a call requesting donations. In a Facebook post, the fire department says a caller is asking for donations to the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance. The post says when…

46 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 4,518 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 46 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now a total of 4,518 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says the newest patients…

Local lodge holds Veterans Day program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group with veterans in mind celebrated them on Veterans Day. Elks Lodge 192 held a Veterans Day program on Wednesday. They had a prayer, speakers and an…

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