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21 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,006 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 21 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 10,006 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old to 66-years-old. There are…

Jackson native to perform in Inauguration Ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trombonist Master Sergeant Samuel Barlow, of Jackson, will perform at president-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. Master Sgt. Barlow joined "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in 2004. In 2013, he was named principal…

Homicide in Gibson County leaves one person dead

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local and state authorities are investigating a homicide in Gibson County. The Rutherford Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened on McKnight Street, and according to police officials, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is also…

Dyersburg State marks 35th official MLK Day with video

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College hosted a virtual program honoring Dr. Martin Luther Kng Jr. Day. The college posted the video for the community to watch on their Facebook and YouTube channel. The program consisted of multiple guests…

Virtual event celebrates life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Typically, local activists hold a march through downtown in their cities to honor MLK Day, but the pandemic has caused some celebrations to go online. The NAACP hosted a virtual celebration of renown civil rights leader Dr.…

Discovery Park seeks volunteers for Bluebird project

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is looking for volunteers interested in an upcoming project. The park says it has partnered with the Tennessee Bluebird Society to install 10 bluebird boxes across the Heritage Park. Volunteers will be…

Tennessee fires Coach Pruitt, 9 others for 'serious' NCAA issues

(AP) -- Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers’ recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde…

Drive-in rally celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP hosts multiple events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year's events all looked different from previous years, but they all still focused on Dr. King's…

Henderson Road closed for I-40 construction project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you usually take Henderson Road, prepare to find an alternate route over the coming weeks. "Today, Henderson Road is being closed for the demolition of that bridge. At first, it will kind of look like that…

Nominations open for annual Conservation Achievement Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is taking nominations for the 56th annual Conservation Achievement Awards, according to a news release. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit dedicated to conserving wildlife and natural resources in the state. For more…

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