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Drive-by celebration marks pastor's birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man experienced a special birthday party. He says he will never forget. It was a big day of celebration for Pastor Gerald Thomas of St. John #1 Baptist Church. It was his birthday and…

Miss Tennessee competition rescheduled for August

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The 2020 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition has been rescheduled. A news release from the Miss Tennessee Organization says the competition will now be held from August 2 to August 8 in Memphis, the first time in over…

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…

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