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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…

Drive-in theater reopens with new safety guidelines

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Birdsong Drive-in has reopened to the public after closing due to COVID-19. While traditional movie theaters remain closed, drive-ins can offer a social distance-friendly solution for those seeking activities outside their home. The theater is following new…

163 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed positive COVID-19 results for four new patients, bringing the total to 163 in Madison County, according to a news release. The new cases are a 24-year-old man, a 56-year-old…

Recreation center faces closure due to pandemic

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A building in Beech Bluff has withstood the test of time. "It was given to the Recreational Department to use a recreation center," said John Arnold with…

Elementary school holds drive-thru graduation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday evening a local elementary school made history. Kindergartners and fifth graders participated in the first ever drive-thru graduation at Jackson Christian Elementary School. School leaders wanted to keep everyone…

Gibson County salons discuss reopenings

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's the moment non-essential businesses have been anticipating, reopening their doors once again to serve customers in the community.   Traci Smith is the owner and hair…

Jackson senior living center holds parade for residents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Northbrooke Senior Living Rehabilitation hosted its first ever drive-thru parade Monday morning. It was dedicated to its residents who can't have visits from family due to the COVID-19 crisis. “Residents…

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