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Jackson residents react to extension of mask mandate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mask mandate in Jackson and Madison County has been extended. Friday, Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order extending local leaders in the 89 counties the authority to issue a mask mandate through September 30. This was…

Hundreds attend 'Casting Crowns' concert

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Another well known Christian band made a stop in West Tennessee as part of a tour. "I've seen them before. Casting Crowns puts on a great show, and we're just looking…

Local record store celebrates national holiday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local shop is celebrating National Record Store Day. Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson held a free, socially distanced concert in the New Southern Hotel lobby, which is right next to the record store. The Skeleton…

Health department confirms 2 deaths, 32 new COVID-19 cases

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two residents died Wednesday and Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. The department says those patients are an 86-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man. The health department is now reporting…

Empire 8 Theatre opens for in-person movies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Movie lovers finally had their chance to see a movie in-person for the first time in a while on Friday. Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson reopened for a second time since the end June after being closed…

Remnants of Hurricane Laura passes through Mid-South

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impacts left behind from historic Hurricane Laura will leave many communities recovering for months to come. West Tennessee is no stranger in dealing with impacts in regards to…

Henry County extends mask mandate through Sept. 6

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced Friday that they will extend their mask mandate through Sunday, Sept. 6. According to a news release, the mandate will remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Henry County has reported…

Madison County mask mandate extended through Sept. 12

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris have extended the county-wide mask mandate through September 12. The mandate was originally set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. The…

Gov. Lee signs order extending local authority on face masks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill has extended provisions aimed at promoting social distancing, masks in public and more. Executive Order No. 59 extends provisions that encourage wearing masks when close to others, social distancing and limiting gatherings of 50 or…

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