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Madison Co. COVID-19 cases remain at 135

JACKSON, Tenn. — Officials say there are no additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, keeping the case count at 135. The health department released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip Code:…

Dyer County High School hosts virtual prom

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Students at one high school enjoy prom from a distance. Dyer County High School held a virtual prom for their students on Zoom. Formal wear wasn't required. One of the faculty members acted as the prom DJ. Students…

Drive-thru testing held at local elementary school

MILAN, Tenn. -- There were dozens of people in line outside of Milan Elementary School waiting to get tested for COVID-19. "We test everyday at the health departments at Humboldt and Milan from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and we…

Nursing home receives a special visit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of clowns visited a few nursing homes in Jackson. People dressed up as clowns visited residents at the Maplewood Health Care Center. As a way to follow social distancing guidelines, they looked through windows waving…

Jackson police investigate shooting on Robin Lane

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on 100 block of Robin Lane early Saturday morning. A news release from JPD says officers responded to a shooting around 3:50 a.m. Investigators say 19-year-old…

Occupants flee vehicle during traffic stop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A routine traffic stop took an unexpected turn. Saturday afternoon an officer was conducting a traffic stop when the occupants of the vehicle got out and took off running near Campbell and Bryant Street, according to the…

135 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — Officials have confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total to 135. The most recent cases include a 27-year-old female and a 39-year-old male. Neither of them are hospitalized. Epidemiology staff are reaching…

Local mayors speak about plans to reopen economy

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Even though we're reopening,  it's not business as usual," said Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray. Many local mayors say they will be following Gov. Bill Lee's Tennessee Pledge, which is a plan to help Tennesseans get…

High school senior celebrates prom from home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a night of glitz and glam for a 2020 senior as she celebrates her prom in a unique way. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High senior Gabrielle Burton was sad to learn she wouldn't get to…

City official discusses furlough of employees

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced furloughs for many of its employees on Friday. A release from Mayor Scott Conger says the furloughs will impact 193 city employees. "What that consists of are 60 full-time employees, and the…

Plasma donation center calls for donations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A plasma donation center is calling for you to do your part to help save lives. Sarah Silva with CSL Plasma in Jackson says the center is low on plasma donations. She says human plasma, which is…

Christ Community to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services will be offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing. A news release from Christ Community says testing will be held on Friday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The release says testing will…

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