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Carroll Academy faces uncertain future as pandemic continues

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A school, fighting for its future, says COVID-19 won't slow them down. At first glance, Carroll Academy in Huntingdon looks like other schools trying to stay open in…

Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of incitement

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended…

Residents gather to protest alleged animal abuse in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Community members held a protest over alleged animal abuse. Several people protested outside the mayor's office in Humboldt. They say they want justice for the animals allegedly abused by Humboldt city employees, 56-year-old Bruce Lynn Pafford…

City of Jackson recognizes first 'Hub City Hero'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced the first "Hub City Hero." Allison Erath Shipp has been recognized for her work with Give Back Jack and Blessing Boxes, according to a news release. The release says Shipp created…

Man Receives Vaccine At Drive Thru In Jackson

Over 1,550 vaccinated during Thursday's drive-thru event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says over 1,550 residents were vaccinated Thursday. The news release from the health department says 1,563 Madison County seniors received their dose of the vaccine at the Jackson Fairgrounds. “We could…

Gov. Lee addresses vaccine roll out, Joe Biden's win

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee addressed vaccine roll out across the state, and recognized President-elect Joe Biden's win, saying he'll work with him in the future. Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 6,369 new cases, 640,606 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, January 8. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Sen. Jackson, Rep. Todd named 2020 Legislators of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Southwest Tennessee Development District named Sen. Ed Jackson and Rep. Chris Todd as 2020 Legislators of the Year on Thursday at the organization's annual legislative luncheon. The awards are typically presented in March, but the presentation was…

City of Jackson, JTA launch new transportation app

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and Jackson Transit Authority have launched a new app to make it easier for residents to use public transportation. According to a news release, the TransLoc app will allow users to track buses,…

97 new COVID-19 cases, additional death confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says an 87-year-old woman died Jan. 6 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 147 Madison…

Officer dead from injuries sustained at Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.…