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Man arrested following Decatur County arson investigation

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- 28-year-old Brendon Morgan, of Parsons, has been arrested in relation to an arson last year in Decatur County, according to a news release. The release states in October 2019, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…

Madison County mask mandate to expire on Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford confirmed Wednesday during a weekly press conference update on COVID-19 that the county-wide mask mandate will be allowed to expire. The mandate is currently set to expire at 11:59…

Library to reopen Rotary Park next week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is inviting the public to the reopening of Rotary Park on Sept. 30. The park originally opened in February 2005, through funding from the City of Jackson, Madison County Commission, Jackson Downtown Development…

Jackson Police Department cancels National Night Out event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department and City of Jackson have cancelled the annual National Night Out event. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 6. The police department says the cancellation is due to COVID-19 concerns and follows…

20 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,908 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 20 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says those cases include five men and 15 women, ranging in age from 7-years-old to 77-years-old. There are…

Plane makes emergency landing on highway, halts traffic

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A plane crash interrupted traffic flow on a local highway for a few hours Tuesday evening. According to Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner, engine issues led to the need for an emergency landing that turned…

Farmers market hosts free face mask distribution

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Farmers Market partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, giving away free reusable face masks, making sure the residents are well prepared for COVID-19. "To…

Fallen THP trooper honored in dedication ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. -- During a ceremony Tuesday morning, the community came together to remember fallen Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Matthew Gatti, with his loved ones there to witness the honor. "If I…

New public park opens in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Parks and Recreation hosted a soft grand opening of Godwin Family Park Tuesday. This park was leased to the county by the Godwin family. The park is now open to the public, and there…

Health dept. to distribute free face masks Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office, will once again distribute free face masks in Jackson. The washable, reusable masks will be available for pick-up at…

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