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Election commission prepares for voting amid pandemic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we first spoke to Kim Buckley, administrator of elections for Madison County, she encouraged voters to request absentee ballots if they qualified, and early results are promising. "We have…

2 men found dead in Whiteville identified

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville police have identified two men found dead inside a home Tuesday afternoon. Police say Darius Sails, 30, and Randy Heard, 33, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a home in the 300 block of…

Medina couple married with custom face masks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic did not prevent this couple from getting married. Medina native Michael Fisher wore a custom made mask. Fisher says his wife, Kristie Fisher, came up with the idea. He says he and his family all…

Officials discuss parks, programs amid COVID-19

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Conservation Board and the Madison County Parks and Recreation Department held a virtual meeting Tuesday, discussing the status on parks and programs during COVID-19. They…

RIFA receives $2,000 donation from local business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Inter-Faith Association has found ways to keep giving back to those who need it most. "Because our soup kitchen has been closed due to…

Refusal to work could put unemployment benefits at risk

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the state slowly reopens, many people are going back to work. However, some workers don't feel comfortable going back just yet. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce…

Gyms see slow return of members

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gyms in the Hub City started reopening last week, but the recovery is slow. The Lift Wellness Center in midtown Jackson reopened last week, with certain restrictions. Since then, gym leadership…

Jackson State holds second day of virtual forums

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College continued its virtual forums with its second candidate for school president. Tuesday's forum was Dr. Paige M. Niehaus, the provost for strategic initiatives at Wayne…

Whiteville police investigating deaths of two men

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville police have confirmed they are investigating after two men were found dead inside a home Tuesday afternoon. Police say officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Jackson Street around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Police…

Dyersburg native appointed as Chief Operating Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced a new Chief Operating Officer. A news release from the governor's office says Dyersburg native Brandon O. Gibson will take on the role, replacing Butch Eley. Gibson was serving as Senior…

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