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COVID-19 surge hits Jackson hospitals, health officials say

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health leaders have given constant updates throughout the week on the spike in COVID-19 cases, and just as things started to look like they were getting back to normal. West Tennessee Healthcare Communications and Compliance Officer Amy…

Youth Town, West Tennessee Healthcare hold dedication ceremony

PINSON, Tenn. -- Health officials dedicated a building to a local academy. Friday, West Tennessee Healthcare and Youth Town Academy held a dedication ceremony for the healthcare's donation to the George Thomas Junior Academy Building. This building sits on the…

Tennessee Highway Patrol hosts blood drive

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol hosted a mobile blood drive Friday with LIFELINE Blood Services. Members of multiple agencies gave blood, including the Madison County Fire Department and more. Sgt. Jena Eubanks with the Tennessee Highway…

Tax free weekend begins in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tax free weekend is here and many local businesses are preparing for their weekend sales. "We've already been busy. Busier than last year because even the teachers wouldn't…

Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is also reversing its mask…

TOSHA confirms investigation into fatality at Counce factory

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee OSHA has confirmed an investigation into a workplace fatality in Hardin County on Thursday. TOSHA says the incident happened at Packaging Corporation of America in Counce. TOSHA is investigating the circumstances that led to the…

The Ned to host 'Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey" is coming to The Ned this August. The musical is described as "a true tale of an 1850s Virginia slave who mails himself to freedom in a box," infusing genres such…

2 additional deaths, 110 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 73-year-old man died July 26, and a 76-year-old woman died July 28 due to COVID-19…

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