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12 positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 12 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Regional director Kim Tedford confirmed the cases during a news conference Wednesday morning at the health department. On Tuesday, the department…

JSCC extends online classes through spring semester

JACKSON, Tenn.– The administration of Jackson State Community College announced that all classes for all locations will remain online through the remainder of the spring semester. The college will continue to operate under its current operational status of online instruction,…

Humboldt superintendent files lawsuit

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Superintendent Dr. Versie Hamlett is filing a lawsuit alleging retaliation, racial discrimination, violating her First Amendment rights and racial harassment. "It's going to expose the Humboldt city and its…

Gov. Lee discusses three topics during conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee opened his daily news conference with three major topics: Safer at home, small businesses and mental health. Here's what Gov. Lee had to say: "I want to…

STAR Center hosts event through Facebook

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the local community were able to enjoy an evening of entertainment from the comfort of their own home. The STAR Center hosted a No Show Social Tuesday evening,…

West Tennessee family stuck overseas due to COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has made it hard for one West Tennessee native and his family to get back to the states. International travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have prevented…

Madison County courthouse to close, effective April 1

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris announced Tuesday that the county courthouse will close, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. Mayor Harris said the closure is due to the present cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, and the…

Health officials discuss staying home, COVID-19 patients

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's COVID-19 update was about the first eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The first patient has recovered. The second patient is still hospitalized and patients three and…

No new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co. on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says no new positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Madison County on Tuesday. The department says additional test results from last week's drive-through assessment site at the Jackson Fairgrounds have not…

Jackson police confirm skeletal remains found near downtown

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Beasley Street on Monday. Police say the remains were found just before 10 p.m. near the end of the road. Police say the remains…

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