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JMCSS: Athletics can restart on Sept. 4

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed Friday that the district is now moving into phase two of reopening, meaning that athletics will currently be allowed to start on September 4. The announcement came during a press conference…

2 additional COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford has confirmed two Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. Tedford said an 80-year-old woman died August 10, and a 90-year-old woman died on August 20…

US Marshals announce arrest of suspected gang member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced the arrest of Brandon Montreal Jones on Thursday afternoon in Jackson. In a news release, Marshals say Jones was arrested on Hayes Street. Investigators say he tried to evade capture by hiding…

Crews respond to wreck on Highway 223

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire department crews respond to a wreck this afternoon in West Madison County. Officials with the Madison County Fire Department say the driver was traveling north on Highway 223 when they lost control of the car,…

Hardin Co. Schools announces switch to hybrid schedule

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools announced it is moving to a hybrid schedule due to the increase of COVID-19 cases among students and staff. Hardin County Schools says this new schedule will cut the number of students attending…

City of Jackson to receive AARP Community Challenge grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, the City of Jackson announced it is to receive an AARP Community Challenge grant. The city says the grant will be used to create a smartphone app that improve transportation accessibility and communications. The app is…

Henry County man sentenced on gun, drug charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henry County man was sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges on Thursday. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says 39-year-old Donald Blaine Ashby was sentenced for possession with intent to…

Honduran man wanted in Georgia located in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Honduran man wanted in Georgia has been arrested in Jackson, according to an announcement made by U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller. Investigators say 26-year-old Ariel Banegas Ruiz was found and arrested on Bess Lane on Thursday. Investigators…

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