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JEA, TVA donate to UTILICARE program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Energy Authority has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to enhance utility assistance. JEA donated $20,000, which the TVA matched, to UTILICARE Southwest Human Resource Agency through the Foundation. The funding will enhance the program, which…

2 deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. A 43-year-old man died Nov. 8 and an 83-year-old woman died Nov. 9 due to complications of COVID-19, according…

South Gibson Co. Middle, High Schools move to digital learning

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Gibson County schools have switched to digital learning due to cases of COVID-19 on their campuses. In a post on Facebook, South Gibson County High School and South Gibson County Middle School confirmed the move…

Health officials remind residents of mask, safety guidelines

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is urging citizens to continue to wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. On Monday, the healthcare system released a statement from…

Benton County man sentenced to 18 years on meth charges

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County man has been sentenced to federal prison for charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to a news release, 43-year-old Walter Griffin was seen by a deputy who knew he…

TWRA to offer new deer harvesting incentive program

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is encouraging people to get out hunting. This past weekend was the opening of muzzleloader season in Unit CWD, which are units where…

Local agency works to assist elderly, disabled community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee's Area Agency on Aging and Disability offers several programs to help the elderly and disabled community across West Tennessee. "We have public guardianship, we have a Choices…

97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 4,355 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 97 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 4,355. The health department says those cases ranging from 2-months-old to…

JTA announces Thanksgiving holiday schedule

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority announced Monday that they will not be operating their regular bus service on Thanksgiving Day. JTA says services will not run Nov. 26, but will resume their normal schedule on Friday, Nov. 27…

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