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Weakley County Mayor issues mask requirement

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- All Weakley County residents will be required to wear a mask or face covering in public places effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11. The mask requirement comes after consultation with healthcare professionals, Governor Lee's administration,…

Free WiFi to be installed at three housing complexes in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library, Jackson Housing Authority and Jackson Energy Authority are announcing a partnership which will bring free WiFi to three housing complexes, according to a news release. WiFi has been installed in the community rooms…

Health department and UT/TSU extension to distribute free face masks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks in Jackson. Masks will be available for pick-up at First Presbyterian…

FHU students welcomed back to campus

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A community welcomes students back for the fall semester. Henderson Church of Christ welcomed hundreds of students back Sunday afternoon who attend Freed-Hardeman University. They started with a brief church service, followed by some fun outside. Students…

Milan prepares for students returning to school

MILAN, Tenn. -- School's back in session for some students in West Tennessee starting this week. Milan students going to school in-person will see some changes as they walk back into their…

Tax-free weekend falls short for restaurant owners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, drinks and food at restaurants were tax free. This comes a week after shoppers saved on back-to-school items like clothes, supplies and computers. Restaurant owners say the…

Parents continue back-to-school prep

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are getting ready for back-to-school. On Sunday, parents were out and about buying school supplies for back to school. Students in grade school and college are both getting ready. "She's starting back to college. This…

Humboldt police investigate shooting

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police investigate a shooting in a nearby town. This was the scene at Bailey Park Saturday afternoon. Customers in a nearby gas station say they didn't see what happened, but that someone ran into the store saying…

Martial arts group celebrates law enforcement

MILAN, Tenn. -- A local martial arts group showed their appreciation for those who serve and protect. The students and instructors backed the blue in a fun way. "As a business owner, I…

Restaurants enjoy day two of tax free weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's day two of tax free weekend for restaurants. According to the Department of Revenue, this sales tax holiday is a one time holiday for 2020. Owners at Rock'n Dough in downtown Jackson said the weekend has…

Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is bypassing the nation’s elected lawmakers as he claims the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit. Trump signed several executive orders at his New Jersey golf club on…

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