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25 new COVID-19 cases confirmed by health department; 811 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 811. The newest confirmed cases include: 34-year-old female (not hospitalized) 22-year-old female (not…

Family celebrates loved one's 90th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the pandemic, families are getting creative with how they celebrate their loved ones and their major life milestones. Family and friends are wishing Magalene Yarbrough a happy 90th birthday. "We thank God for letting her live…

Artists create new mural in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local artists are bringing more beauty to the Hub City. The newest installment of Jackson's Public Art Initiative Project is underway. This time the canvas is the front of the Southwest Tennessee Development District building in downtown…

West Tennessee agencies train for active shooters

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement from around West Tennessee are training for a variety of situations. "With some of the situations that take place in society, obviously we want to protect the…

Lifeline hosts Donuts and Donors event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A life saving resource creates a way to bring in more donations. Lifeline Blood Services hosted a pop up event called Donuts and Donors with the help of J-Town Coffee.…

Madison County sees 12th COVID-19 death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Friday, 12 Madison County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19. "This is a very serious virus," said West Tennessee Healthcare Chief Communications and Compliance…

Siren testing to be moved to Saturday in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency will no longer be testing sirens on Wednesdays. A news release from the agency says they will begin testing the warning siren every Saturday at noon. This change will go into effect…

THP: Texas man suffered medical emergency prior to Friday crash

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Texas man died after a crash Friday morning near the Interstate 155 bridge near Dyersburg. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 44-year-old William Lee Harper III, of Brownsboro, Texas, died in the crash around…

Madison County classified as COVID-19 hot spot

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of coronavirus cases increased so dramatically over the past two weeks, Madison County is now considered a hot spot. "It should make people wake up," said…

Leaders host virtual forums on equity, justice

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders in the Hub City are coming together to have an in-depth conversation about racial issues, both locally and across the country. As a complement to the recent 'Be the Change'…

West Tennessee locations listed in White House report's 'Red Zone'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More counties in Tennessee are becoming areas of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Bill Lee said since the state of emergency was declared, Tennessee has been evolving in its response to coronavirus. Thursday, Gov. Lee unveiled…

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