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Health department and UT/TSU extension to distribute free face masks

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

FHU students welcomed back to campus

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A community welcomes students back for the fall semester. Henderson Church of Christ welcomed hundreds of students back Sunday afternoon who attend Freed-Hardeman University. They started with a brief church service, followed by some fun outside. Students…

Milan prepares for students returning to school

MILAN, Tenn. -- School's back in session for some students in West Tennessee starting this week. Milan students going to school in-person will see some changes as they walk back into their…

Tax-free weekend falls short for restaurant owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, drinks and food at restaurants were tax free. This comes a week after shoppers saved on back-to-school items like clothes, supplies and computers. Restaurant owners say the…

Parents continue back-to-school prep

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are getting ready for back-to-school. On Sunday, parents were out and about buying school supplies for back to school. Students in grade school and college are both getting ready. "She's starting back to college. This…

37 COVID-19 cases confirmed; two additional deaths in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19, bringing the total to 24 deaths. The health department says an 87-year-old female died August 8 and an…

Humboldt police investigate shooting

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police investigate a shooting in a nearby town. This was the scene at Bailey Park Saturday afternoon. Customers in a nearby gas station say they didn't see what happened, but that someone ran into the store saying…

Martial arts group celebrates law enforcement

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…

Restaurants enjoy day two of tax free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…

Giveaway helps kids return to school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church in east Jackson rose up to help residents who are getting ready to go back to school. "It's better to give than to receive. Anything we can…

Madison County sees additional 27 COVID-19 cases; 1,372 total

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed 27 more cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co., bringing the total to 1,372. The health department says nine of the newest cases are male and 18 are female. The department says…

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