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Senate candidate discusses topics during stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.--A U.S. Senate candidate speaks out about current events, and his goals for Senate. Bill Hagerty stopped in Jackson on Monday afternoon to discuss several issues brought up from voters, including school…

Nine arrested in West TN Drug Task Force operation

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Nine individuals have been arrested on drug and weapons violations following a law enforcement saturation in Dyer and Lake Counties, according to a news release. The release states about 65 traffic stops resulted in the confiscation of…

West TN correctional officer arrested on contraband charge

HENNING, Tenn. -- Authorities have arrested Officer Trayvon Lee for attempting to introduce contraband into the West Tennessee State Penitentiary, according to a news release. The release states on July 12, Captain Clay Taylor and Internal Affairs Officer Thomas Shell…

Free face masks to be distributed in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office and West Bemis Baptist Church will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks in Jackson. On Thursday, July 16,…

12 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 471 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 12 additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The total number of cases is now 471. The most recent cases are: 69-year-old male (hospitalized) 57-year-old male (hospitalized) 45-year-old female…

Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office reminding residents of phone scam

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents about a phone scam. The sheriff's office says a Weakley County resident received a telephone call last week from an individual claiming to be a law enforcement official…

Police search for suspects in Metro PCS robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men allegedly involved in a robbery. Police say the robbery was reported around 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Metro PCS store on North…

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