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Jackson police seek IDs in shoplifting investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a shoplifting incident. On May 15, a man and a woman left Plato's Closet with merchandise that was not…

Gibson, Carroll Counties continue phased reopening

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Cities and counties across Tennessee slowly reopen according to Gov. Bill Lee's executive orders. Economies in 89 counties continue to reopen with the guidelines stated within the Tennessee…

Health department to hold mask distribution Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will have another free mask giveaway on Monday. The masks are washable, reusable cloth masks. The giveaway will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30…

Selmer Summer Day Camp opens with precautions

SELMER, Tenn. -- Summer is here, and that means kids need somewhere to go while their parents are at work. "Just yesterday, seeing the kids get back together and the interaction, it…

UTM to hold orientations, registration online due to COVID-19

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin announced plans Wednesday to hold all summer orientation and registration programs, as well as transfer orientation programs, online this summer. The SOAR sessions are currently scheduled for June 22, June 24,…

Actor Gary Sinise to speak at Freed-Hardeman benefit dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn. (AP) — Freed-Hardeman University has announced that actor and activist Gary Sinise will speak at the Tennessee school’s annual benefit dinner later this year. The event is set for Dec. 4 and helps to raise funds for scholarships…

JMCSS superintendent names Catlett deputy superintendent of operations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dr. Marlon King, incoming superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, has named Ricky Catlett as deputy superintendent of operations. Catlett is currently the principal of Chester County High School in Henderson. In a statement, King says Catlett spent…

Madison County COVID-19 cases remain at 177

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has released more information on the nine new cases of COVID-19. No new cases were confirmed Wednesday, and the case count remains at 177. Eight of the nine newest cases are…

The Basketball Tournament releases safety plan for 2020 event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Basketball Tournament has released a health and safety plan for the 2020 tournament. The Basketball Tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Jackson this summer, but tournament officials have decided to have the entire event…

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