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67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Health Department has confirmed another two cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 67. The health department says the newest patients are two men aged 50 and 52.…

Health officials issue warning, break down cases

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials in Madison County say they aren't seeing the COVID-19 case curve flatten yet. One reason: People getting together with extended family. "That do not live in their…

Camden mayor issues "shelter-at-home" order

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Camden Mayor Roger Pafford issued a "shelter-at-home" order for the city Friday morning, with the order set to go in effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday. The executive order is similar to those orders issued by the city…

Health department releases races, genders of 65 COVID-19 cases

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department released the gender and racial breakdown of the 65 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Madison County. Director Kim Tedford said 13 of the 65 positive patients are identified as Caucasian, while…

Fire investigators look for cause of mobile home fire

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire investigators confirm a home is destroyed after being engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon. According to Gibson County fire officials, a call came in around 3 p.m. of a mobile home in the 200 block of…

JMC School Board votes to select new school superintendent

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson-Madison County School Board voted Thursday to offer Dr. Marlon King the position of superintendent of schools. The school board met virtually using video conferencing. The board also approved a…

Car crash sends two to the hospital

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A crash in a Jackson neighborhood sends two people to the hospital. The Jackson Police Department, Jackson Fire Department, and EMS crews responded to the 400 block of Lambuth Boulevard Thursday morning. Police say two cars were involved.…

TDOC to test prison employees for COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction will partner with the Tennessee Department of Health to test employees of two TDOC facilities. According to a news release, all employees at Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville and at the Bledsoe…

Madison County extends "shelter-at-home" order through April 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris has extended the “shelter-in-place” order through April 18. The initial order, issued on April 3, will remain in effect through Saturday, April 11 at 11:59 p.m. The new order will go into…

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