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Madison Co. Election Commission discusses election, COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Tuesday afternoon at the Election Commission office. Members went over inspection of voter registration forms on a quarterly basis. The commission will function as the…

6 historical sites to receive over $109,000 in grants

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wars Commission announced over $109,000 in grants to projects across the state. In a news release, the commission says the grants will fund six projects across six counties, including Parkers Crossroads. Parkers Crossroads will receive…

COVID-19 leaves impact on local events

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From fundraisers to corporate meetings, events across Jackson are being impacted due to COVID-19. Some of these bigger events included the American Kennel Club Dog Show that was planned for March…

West Tennessee Healthcare announces visitor changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announces changes in their visitation policy due to COVID-19. To visit Jackson-Madison County General or other West Tennessee Healthcare facilities, visitors will undergo a screening before going inside.…

Country comes together through social distancing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From hippos to Olaf, the world is coming together to make social distancing not friendship distancing. "Welcome to the Cincinnati Zoo. My name is Jennah. I am a keep in the…

Local schools prepare lunches for students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools are just one of many that have closed due to the coronavirus. "Times are tough and that's when you got to stand up even more…

Students begin transition to home-school format

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students across West Tennessee are officially starting their new normal Tuesday, but how did they make it work? School, home, it may be hard to tell the difference right…

Weakley County Schools serves over 200 meals

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools served 264 meals across six locations on Tuesday. A news release from the school system says staff served a complete lunch, as well as an additional milk and breakfast item. The release says…

12 Madison Co. residents tested for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says 12 residents were approved for COVID-19 testing. A news release from the department says nine have tested negative, while three cases are still pending. The release says this number does not…

Jackson Energy Authority suspends disconnections

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Energy Authority recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis presents challenging financial circumstances. To help reduce the impact on customers, JEA has suspended disconnections for non-payment until further notice. However, please know that while services will not be…

Business owner, residents react to COVID-19 guidelines

JACKSON, Tenn. -- How are new guidelines from President Trump and more positive cases affecting West Tennesseans? At Old Hickory Mall, mall leaders say that since the outbreak their hours have stayed the same.…

COVID-19 continues to threaten blood supply

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, blood drives have been cancelled. A local blood service is issuing an emergency need for blood. Officials with Lifeline Blood Services says 11 blood drives were…

Superhero rises to fight coronavirus in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- We have first responders in place to protect us against crime, but do we have someone to protect us against the coronavirus? Well now we do! He goes by the name…

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