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New dog park to open in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dog park is coming to the Hub City in August. The Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park will hold a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Dogs are to remain leashed…

29 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 995 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Friday. There is now a total of 995 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The 29 new patients are: 57-year-old…

School board meeting looks at upcoming school year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board members met for a special called meeting to discuss what school could look like for the upcoming year. One of the topics discussed at Thursday night's meeting was a continuous learning plan, talking about what…

Jackson State welcomes in new president

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is welcoming in a new staff member. Jackson State Community College held a reception for new school President Dr. George Pimentel. Pimentel started the job on July 1 and spoke about how he plans…

Fallen soldiers' children to receive birthday gifts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Children of fallen soldiers were honored in a special way. A Soldier's Child Foundation partnered with the Tennessee National Guard and Walmart to shop and wrap gifts for kids who lost a parent serving in the military.…

Firefighters respond to fire in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a call of a house fire. The Jackson Fire Department responded to the area on Sequoia Drive and Campbell Street around 4 p.m. Deputy Chief Don Friddle with the Jackson Fire Department say the…

Local businesses prepare for tax-free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first of two tax-free weekends begins Friday, where certain items will not be subject to a state sales tax. For some local businesses, this weekend is one of their most important, ever. "They are anxious to…

Final mask distribution of July held in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The final mask distribution for July took place in downtown Jackson. Volunteers set up outside the Keep My Hood Good office on Riverside Drive Thursday morning. They said around 200 masks were given out within one hour…

Madison Co. residents receive fraudulent mail-in ballot requests

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office is warning residents about possible voter fraud. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says several Madison County residents were mailed an absentee ballot request form by a person not affiliated…

West Tennessee teachers begin prep for virtual learning

MILAN, Tenn. -- The start of school has been pushed back for many districts across West Tennessee, not just for safety, but to give teachers time to prepare for a new style of teaching: online. Thousands of families across West…

US Marshals seek escaped man in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The US Marshals Service is seeking the public's help in locating a man who escaped from federal custody. The US Marshal Service says 36-year-old Chris Lee Hawkins left a federal halfway house Wednesday night. Authorities say that…

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