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Ready311 app provides new resource for residents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have a problem to report, a new app is here to help. "It's a great way for us to communicate and people to feel like their voices…

New technology coming to JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is getting new technology as some students prepare for remote learning. The deadline to register for in-person, virtual or cyber school is this Saturday. So far more than 4,800 students have registered…

JMCSS provides updates on back-to-school plans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System gave updates on Wednesday about how they plan to operate during COVID-19. Jackson-Madison County Deputy Superintendent of Operations Ricky Catlett says it's…

Details released in fatal Highway 45 South crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol says two people were killed and two others injured in a crash on Highway 45 South in South Madison County. The crash report says 66-year-old Fannie Shaw and 29-year-old Brittany Curry, both…

Health officials placed in tough spot as COVID-19 cases rise

JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County are nearing a thousand, and health officials say they're in a tough spot. As of Wednesday, there are 36 more confirmed coronavirus cases…

Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks is pulling himself out of nominations for entertainer of the year at the CMA Awards. Brooks, who has won the top prize a total of seven times, said on Wednesday he feels…

Grant to support West Tennessee agricultural, forestry businesses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced multiple West Tennessee businesses will be supported by the Agriculture Enterprise Fund. The grant will go to many facilities across Tennessee, including Henderson, Decatur, Henry, and Fayette Counties, according to news…

100,822 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,020 deaths, 4,482 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 100,822 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, July 29. In addition, 1,020 people have died and 4,482 have been hospitalized. Another 62,129 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

UT Martin's Move-In Day brings first students back to campus since March

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Move-In Day at UT Martin always includes eager students, nervous parents, and a mini fridge -- except this year looked a little different. "This year it's a little…

Hollywood Drive closed due to burst water main

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hollywood Drive will be closed temporarily from North Parkway to Carolane Drive due to a burst water main. The road is expected to be closed until Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Drivers are asked to use…

Jackson-Madison County Library to reopen to public Aug. 3

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library plans to reopen on Aug. 3 after being closed for two weeks, and offering two weeks of curbside service. The Main Library downtown will offer curbside services only from 9 a.m. to noon…

37 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 939 total cases

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 939. The newest patients are: 29-year-old female (unknown hospitalization) 56-year-old female (not hospitalized)…