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New technology coming to JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is getting new technology as some students prepare for remote learning. The deadline to register for in-person, virtual or cyber school is this Saturday. So far more than 4,800 students have registered…

JMCSS provides updates on back-to-school plans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System gave updates on Wednesday about how they plan to operate during COVID-19. Jackson-Madison County Deputy Superintendent of Operations Ricky Catlett says it's…

Details released in fatal Highway 45 South crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol says two people were killed and two others injured in a crash on Highway 45 South in South Madison County. The crash report says 66-year-old Fannie Shaw and 29-year-old Brittany Curry, both…

Grant to support West Tennessee agricultural, forestry businesses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced multiple West Tennessee businesses will be supported by the Agriculture Enterprise Fund. The grant will go to many facilities across Tennessee, including Henderson, Decatur, Henry, and Fayette Counties, according to news…

Hollywood Drive closed due to burst water main

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hollywood Drive will be closed temporarily from North Parkway to Carolane Drive due to a burst water main. The road is expected to be closed until Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Drivers are asked to use…

Jackson-Madison County Library to reopen to public Aug. 3

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library plans to reopen on Aug. 3 after being closed for two weeks, and offering two weeks of curbside service. The Main Library downtown will offer curbside services only from 9 a.m. to noon…

37 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 939 total cases

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 939. The newest patients are: 29-year-old female (unknown hospitalization) 56-year-old female (not hospitalized)…

THP investigating crash on Highway 45 South in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash on Highway 45 South in Madison County. THP says there are multiple injuries reported in the crash. The extent of those injuries is currently unknown. The…

Gov. Lee unveils safe reopening plan for schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the State of Tennessee’s recommendations to reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year. “Providing parents a choice in their children’s education is incredibly important,” Lee…

Mask giveaways proving successful across Hub City

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mask giveaways continue throughout the Hub City, and volunteers say they're seeing a steady stream of people. Two giveaways Tuesday morning were at Greater Saint Luke's Baptist Church, and the…

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