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Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s prolonged economic fallout.…

Gov. Lee addresses learning loss, teacher pay

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced new legislation meant to address learning loss among K-12 students. “COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of education and we are on the cusp of severe consequences for our students if we don’t act…

Dyerburg man in custody, charged with attempted murder

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police say a Dyersburg man in is jail after allegedly stabbing a man in the back of the head. Press Release January 14, 2021 Incident Type: Attempted Murder Arrest This morning around 7:00 a.m., Dyersburg police...…

Scott Gatlin sworn in as JMCSS school board member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced a new school board member has been sworn in. The news release says Scott Gatlin was sworn in on Monday. Gatlin will be serving in the District 5 Position 2 post. JMCSS says…

Student art to be displayed in Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson, in partnership with the Jackson Arts Council, plans to display children's art in City Hall. The gallery, "Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces," will launch in January and run throughout the year with rotating artwork…

Bolivar Hospital CEO appointed to health council

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Hospital CEO Ruby Kirby has been appointed to serve on the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Services Council, according to West Tennessee Healthcare. Kirby will serve a one-year term on the council, according to a news…

3 additional deaths, 36 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are: a 65-year-old man, who died Jan. 10. a 48-year-old man, who died Jan. 7. an 84-year-old…

Jackson police seek ID of Dixie Castle burglary suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary at a downtown business. Police say a man was seen on surveillance video breaking the front glass of Dixie Castle on East…

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