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Obion County woman sentenced in drug distribution investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County woman has been sentenced to serve 18 months in federal custody on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. According to the U.S. Attorney's office, Nakeia Smith, 27, admitted to investigators…

UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test

LONDON (AP) — Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot. British researchers first began testing the vaccine…

14 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases; 672 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 14 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 672. The health department says those patients are: 40-year-old female (unknown hospitalization) 70-year-old female (not…

Dyer County issues mask mandate through August

DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-- Another county issues a mask mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dyer County Mayor Chris Young said the decision came after a lot of observation and prayer. "When the numbers hit…

New mural celebrates the city of Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- Dyersburg recently got its first mural. This new mural is on the side of Tencom Services on South Mill Avenue in downtown Dyersburg. The project started back in 2018, led by the Dyer County Adult Leadership class. Local…

West Tennesseans enjoy summer tennis tournament

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a beautiful day in the Hub City, and families got to enjoy a tennis game event at the Jackson Tennis Center. "We are out here today for a southern level four junior tennis tournament, ages…

Staying cool in the summer heat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past week has been one of the hottest in West Tennessee, and many say they are taking precautions to beat the heat. Some say they are staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and limiting activity…

23 positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 658 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 23 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Madison County on Sunday. The newest confirmed cases include: 52-year-old female (not hospitalized) 52-year-old male (hospitalization unknown) 34-year-old female (hospitalization unknown) 19-year-old…

Group holds discussion about racial issues

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community rallied together for black and brown lives. A group met on the steps of a local school for a discussion like many happening across the country. "Everybody is…

Cookies for Cancer fundraiser held in Chester Co.

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special event was held in Chester County, and it was all for a great cause. Saturday, Henderson Family Pharmacy gave back with their Cookies for Cancer fundraiser. As a way to support cancer patients, the…

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