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Make-A-Wish asks for "Messages of Hope" amid pandemic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Make-A-Wish Mid-South is facing a record number of wishes waiting to be granted as a result of the recent need to postpone travel due to COVID-19 concerns.   77% of wishes involve travel, and 38 local wishes…

COVID-19 Closures: What's closed and what's modified in Jackson

On Sunday, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued an executive order which closed some businesses, modified others, and designated certain types of work as essential. Below is a list of what is now closed, modified, and essential in Jackson.…

Truck stolen in Haywood Co. crashed in Middle TN, suspect sought

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of crashing a stolen truck in Middle Tennessee and running from officers. In a news release, investigators say a white Ford F-350 was reported stolen…

Jackson State restricting campus access due to COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced Tuesday that access to the campus will be restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news release, college officials say only key and essential personnel will be allowed on all JSCC…

Henderson police seek suspects in J & B Small Engines theft

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department is seeking suspects involved in a theft Monday night. According to a news release, around 9 p.m. on March 23, officers responded to an alarm call at J & B Small Engines on…

Midtown Jackson crash leaves one dead, four injured

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson Police are investigating a fatal wreck. Police say one person died and four others were injured in the crash, involving two vehicles. It happened around 11:40 Monday night on North Highland Ave. near Otis St. The four…

Health officials confirm first Madison County COVID-19 case

JACKSON, Tenn.--"We received notification of our first positive COVID-19 case in Madison County," said Kimberly Tedford, Director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Tedford said this patient was treated at the…

Local woman arrested, charged in death of grandparents

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Camden woman has been arrested and charged in a double homicide. According to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Katelyn Taylor is accused of being the person responsible for the death of her grandparents,…

Local clinic confirms Gibson County COVID-19 case

JACKSON, Tenn.--"We did have a positive at our Jackson location Quality Care, this is not a Madison resident," said Dr. Pete Gardner of Quality Physicians Care. Dr. Gardner said a patient was…

Local funeral home to offer online streaming for services

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some businesses are going above and beyond to provide additional services during the Coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing making it harder for loved ones to interact, one business is trying…

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