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One injured in Sunday night shooting at gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person was injured in a shooting Sunday night at a north Jackson gas station. Jackson police say officers responded to the Mobil gas station near Casey Jones after a report of shots…

Additional healthcare workers test positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Approximately six healthcare workers across the West Tennessee Healthcare system have tested positive for COVID-19, according to chief compliance and communications officer Amy Garner. Garner said those employees are self-isolated at home and are not at work…

Martin police investigate shots fired

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating an incident involving shots fired that occurred early Sunday morning, according to a release. The release states at approximately 3:30 a.m. on April 12, officers responded to the area of Penny…

75 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total up to 75 cases. Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford says she expects those cases to increase by their 4 p.m.…

Road near Highway 22A washes out after storms

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- An area road washes out after heavy rain passes through the area.   Patterson Road near Highway 22A in Chester County is closed because part of the road washed out, most likely due to heavy rainfall…

Church hosts interactive family Easter activity

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church entertained children for Easter, from a safe distance. Love and Truth Church hosted their 'Easter Jam' online event for kids to celebrate Easter as a family. The church streamed the event on their website. The…

Retired EMA director recovers from COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A retired Madison County official recovers from COVID-19 and celebrates this milestone. "Still feeling good! No fever, no other symptoms, just a little weak. I'll just have to build my strength…

Love and Truth Church celebrates Easter online

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Love and Truth Church in north Jackson held their Easter service online. Lead Pastor Eddie Cupples says the service was a success, with viewers from all over the world…

Large turnout for church's online Easter service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- SoulQuest Church in Jackson held an online Easter service live on the church's Facebook page, with over a hundred viewers. "We've had almost 10,000 viewers so far this morning," Pastor Ronnie…

Fallen tree causes power outage

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heavy rainfall caused some damage in one local neighborhood. The Jackson Fire Department was on the scene after a tree fell on Lambuth Boulevard between Westwood Avenue and Roland Avenue. Fire officials say heavy amounts of rainfall…

73 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four additional cases of COVID-19. A news release from the health department says the newest patients include: 46-year-old female 38-year-old female 22-year-old male 55-year-old female The release says the…

5,308 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 5,308 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, April 12. In addition, 101 people have died, and 567 are hospitalized. Another 1,504 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…

Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Decatur Co.

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Decatur County by Mayor Mike Creasy. The mayor announced the second case around noon on Sunday through Facebook. Mayor Creasy says to be aware of the guidelines…

Working out while staying in: quarantine fitness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Staying in quarantine means staying mostly indoors, and you may wonder how to stay in shape. "Right now is a really good time to keep things fresh, and you can stay…

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