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Humboldt man arrested after 10 pounds of meth shipped to home

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man is in custody after investigators with the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force say he received a large shipment of methamphetamine. According to a news release, agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task…

21 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 3,723 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 3,723. Those patients range in age from 8-year-old to 82-years-old. Fifteen Madison County residents…

Bolivar police, TBI investigating overnight homicide

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating an early morning shooting that killed a man. Police say the shooting happened around 1 a.m. in the 900 block of West Jefferson Street in Bolivar. Police…

Local church recognizes local first responders

JACKSON, Tenn. -- All Jackson and Medina first responders were invited out for a chance to come together and enjoy some delicious food. "We can't imagine society without authority and protection…

Physician speaks out on COVID-19 data reporting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local physician is continuing to speak out against and raise awareness of reporting of patient information to the state if a patient tests negative for COVID-19. Dr. Jimmy…

Antique store gives back to resource for children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An antique store is giving back to charity through a fall shopping night. Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe held a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins Center for the…

Church donates semi-truck to local non-profit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church has donated a refrigerated semi-truck to the Regional Inter-Faith Association, enabling them to serve more cold food to the community. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

JMCSS officials provide update on devices for students

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System gave an update on the availability of electronic devices for students. This week, JMCSS received nearly 6,000 Chromebook laptops. "Right now, we…

Correctional facility celebrates graduation of student-inmates

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility celebrated the graduation of 25 student-inmates. A news release from CoreCivic says the graduation was held in early October. They say the ceremony had to be restricted to staff only…

Local bookstore hosts special 'After Hours' event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bookstore is hosting a special event. Light Trap Books is hosting its “After Hours” event. With a $10 ticket, customers will be able to browse holiday titles…

Madison County Early Voting: Day 8

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Election Commission reported voter turnout for Thursday, with 2,206 registered voters casting ballots in early voting. A total of 17,074 ballots have been cast in early voting, marking about 27% of registered voters in…

Henry Co. to extend mask mandate to Oct. 30

PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced he is extending the county's mask mandate. A news release from the county says the mandate will now expire on Friday, Oct. 30. The order was set to expire Thursday at…

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