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UofM Lambuth campus enrollment up 23% from last year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis-Lambuth campus has reached a record enrollment for the fall 2020 semester. 1,324 students have signed up for fall classes, marking a 23% increase from a year ago. The previous record was 1,070 for…

35 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed; 2,393 total in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 35 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday. The health department says there are currently 2,393 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients include…

Officials provide tips on preparing for the next disaster

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency in designating September as National Preparedness Month. West Tennessee sees it all, from flooding to tornadoes…

Educators share experience with virtual learning

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators at one local school discussed what they're experiencing with the switch to virtual learning. The hallways at Alexander Elementary School are usually filled with eager students…

Early morning traffic stop leads to arrest of Dyersburg man

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has received multiple charges following a traffic stop around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Dyersburg police charged a Dyersburg man with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and theft over $1,000.00 for... Posted…

Dyersburg State alumni receive award

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg State Community College alumni have been honored with the Outstanding Alumni Award. The award was given to Latonya Jackson, of Ripley, and Chad Webb, of Dyersburg, according to a news release from the college. Dyersburg…

Health department confirms 2 deaths, 37 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 48. Tedford says a 76-year-old man died Monday, and an 88-year-old…

Union City police investigate Sunday homicide

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are investigating a shooting Sunday night that left one man dead. Investigators say officers responded to Club 1 Hunnid on East Cheatham Street around 2:30 a.m. after a report of shots fired. Officers…

Aircraft flyover shows support for local hospital staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital enjoyed a show of appreciation Tuesday morning. They gathered outside the front entrance for a flyover, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The…

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