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Health department closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will be closed on Wednesday, February 17 due to inclement weather. Additionally, all Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for…

Donation to benefit UT Martin accounting, finance students

MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin students majoring in accounting and finance have received a big contribution to their education. A news release from the university says James D. “Jim” and Barbara Wingett provided a $1 million pledge…

JEA advises residents on saving energy amid winter storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority is sharing tips on saving energy amid the winter storm. JEA advises residents: Lower thermostats to 68 degrees Unplug any devices not in use, and turn off any lights not in use Reduce…

Business Closings - 2/16/2021 - 2/17/2021

The following businesses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17. Carlstar Group -  Production stopping at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, expected to resume at midnight Friday, Feb. 19 Christ Community Health Services closed Feb. 17 to Feb.…

Waste Management postponed in Milan due to weather

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department confirmed Waste Management will not be operating in Milan on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. The department says this decision was made due to current winter weather conditions, and that there will an update…

School Closings - 2/17/2021

The following schools are closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17 due to inclement weather. Alamo City Schools - closed through Feb. 19 Augustine School Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University - virtual through Feb. 19 Carroll County Schools Chester…

Highway department asks residents to stay home

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Highway Department superintendent Bart Walls is asking residents not to go out unless necessary. Walls says the Madison County Highway Department is advising residents to stay home until the potentially dangerous roadway conditions improve.…

Additional death, 7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 69-year-old man died Feb. 16 due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of…

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden campaigned on raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour and attached a proposal doing just that to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief bill. But that provision appears in jeopardy. And Biden…

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