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Jackson Escape Rooms reopen for reservations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After closing due to COVID-19, Jackson Escape Rooms is once again opening to the public for private bookings. Guest safety is a priority, and out of caution JER is requiring guests to book ahead as only one…

19 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 761 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive patients to 761. The newest confirmed cases include: 76-year-old male (not hospitalized) 26-year-old female…

Gibson County Fair announces dates, safety measures

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Fair Association has announced plans to hold the 165th annual fair the weekend of August 31 through September 5. According to a news release, the fair is currently scheduled to continue as planned,…

Two sex offenders sentenced in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Henderson County individuals recently convicted of criminal offenses involving minors have been sentenced. 33-year-old Nathaniel Steven Wells was convicted of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of especially aggravated sexual…

Dyersburg standoff ends with one in custody

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Around 3:30 Wednesday morning, Dyersburg police responded to a residence on the 500 block of Lewis Avenue and Johnson Street after a man barricaded himself inside of a home. According…

Judge won't block 3 Tennessee vote-by-mail laws for primary

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge will not block three Tennessee laws dealing with absentee voting for the Aug. 6 primary election amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying the groups that sought the action should have requested it earlier. U.S.…

40 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, 2 additional deaths

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Health Department officials say the patients are a 62-year-old man and a 69-year-old man. In…

Mayor Conger speaks with COVID-19 survivor

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Mayor Scott Conger spoke with Todd Lewis, Tuesday. Lewis was the first patient to be treated for Coronavirus at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Through video chat, Lewis shares his…

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