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UPDATE: 11 Madison Co. residents tested for COVID-19

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. --  There are 11 Madison County residents approved for COVID-19 testing. Eight of those have currently come back negative and the other three are pending. However this number does not include private testing labs, according to the…

Current school closings due to coronavirus

The following list of schools have been closed due to coronavirus. This page will be updated regularly as new information arrives. Bradford Special School District Closed through April 3 Carroll Academy Closed through March 27 Carroll County Schools Closed beginning…

City of Milan announces changes to court proceedings

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan Municipal Court has made a number of changes in response to coronavirus concerns. There will be no driver's safety school class Monday, March 16. The class will be reset to April 6, 2020. All traffic court…

JMCSS to close until March 31

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In alignment with the Governor’s recent request, Jackson-Madison County Schools will remain closed after spring break through Tuesday, March 31st. School-level teachers and staff will remain off during this period as well. Information regarding school nutrition and…

100 year old church organ celebration

JACKSON, Tenn.-- An essential part of a local church was celebrated Sunday for its many years in operation. The Aldersgate United Methodist Church's organ is 100 years old. Musician, Betsy Porter, has been playing…

Local health official educates church on COVID 19

JACKSON, Tenn.-- "We do not have any positive cases in rural West Tennessee yet," said Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Manager of Infection Control Jeannie Tignor. Although no cases of the coronavirus have been…

Church takes precautions to prevent coronavirus spread

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clergy are taking extra steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus at church. Although several churches in Jackson closed their doors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some churches remained…

School closures for March 16, 2020

The following schools will be closed to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus: Benton County Schools, closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 Carroll Academy, closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27

Lifeline Blood Services issues emergency need for blood

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is issuing an emergency need for blood. A news release from Lifeline says that due to COVID-19, many blood drives have been cancelled. The release says blood levels have reached a levels of concern.…

Carroll Academy closes as precaution to COVID-19

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll Academy has confirmed it will be closing for the next weeks. Carroll Academy says they will be closed from Monday, March 16 until March 27. Students are currently expected to return on March 30. A Facebook…

St. Mary's raises money for orphanage in Haiti

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church goes green for a good cause. St. Mary's Catholic Church hosted a St. Patrick's dance Saturday night. Many wore their best green attire and enjoyed a night of…

Redemption Road Rescue hosts Cowboy Canter 5K

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners in downtown Jackson braved the rain and laced up their sneakers for the Cowboy Canter 5K, hosted by Redemption Road Rescue. "The rain is holding off, and we are very…

American Legion Post 77 celebrates 100th birthday

Lexington, Tenn. -- The American Legion Post 77 in Lexington celebrated its birthday on Saturday. Members of the post and the community gathered for some birthday fun. Everyone in attendance celebrated with birthday…

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