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JMCSS policy committee discusses updating policies

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- Board members met Monday afternoon to discuss new policies within the Jackson-Madison County School District. Policy committee members met to review policies that needed to be reviewed on an annual basis. School leaders say some policies…

Free face masks to be distributed at East Jackson Church of Christ

JACKSON, Tenn. --  The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has joined with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks. The masks will be available to be picked up while…

21 new cases of COVID-19; 1,786 total cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of positive residents to 1,786. Those patients range in age from 2-months-old to 68-years-old. The…

Local gym donates school supplies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local gym gives back to students starting school. Atlas Fitness held a pop up yoga class, and your ticket in the door was a school supply donation. Community members donated pencils, pens, highlighters, and several other…

Circles of Hope brings in over one million dollars

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event raises over one million dollars to help children. The Circles of Hope telethon raises money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. "We…

6-year-old dies following Hardin County boating collision

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a second person has died following a boating incident on Pickwick Lake. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, two boats collided in Dry Creek cove, according to a news release from the…

COVID-19 causes changes to back-to-school shopping

JACKSON, Tenn. -- School starts August 24, and for many, shopping this year is a bit different with the new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. Dr. Bede Anyanwu, a parent of four, says the stores look empty compared to previous years…

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