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40 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,722 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now releasing updated COVID-19 data on Tuesday and Friday each week. The health department confirmed 40 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday, July 23. There are now a total…

Dyersburg woman accused of running over son with car

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman is facing charges after she's accused of running over her son. Police responded to Harris Street on Thursday after a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. Police say officers found the 42-year-old…

TWRA responds to reports of bird illness

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responding to reports of dead birds across the country, following reports of a disease in eastern and midwestern states that affect birds. TWRA says the disease causes eye swelling and discharge…

Goldeyes leaving Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Winnipeg Goldeyes have been granted permission to return to Shaw Park on August 3 for their home opener, their first game in their home park since September 2019, according to a news release. "The Winnipeg Goldeyes…

1 Safe Place opens in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local family justice center is making its official opening to the public. "As we continue to fight against domestic violence in our community, it's an…

Sheriff John Mehr hosts community meeting in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents gathered for a community meeting. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held his 54th community meeting early Thursday evening at the Beech Bluff Fire Station in east Madison County. Gary Thompson hosted the meeting and state…

Music marker for Hammie Nixon unveiled in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Thursday, the state of Tennessee recognized an influential Brownsville native. The state presented a Tennessee Music Pathways marker to late blues legend Hammie Nixon. Nixon was a Brownsville…

Jackson man indicted in Bolivar carjacking

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been federally indicted following a carjacking last year in Hardeman County. Delvion "DJ" Beard, 20, of Jackson, was indicted for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to…

LIFELINE shares schedule for early August

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has shared where you can donate blood in early August. According to LIFELINE, those locations and times include: Monday, Aug. 2 Lexington: First United Methodist Church – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Alamo: Crockett…

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