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40 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, 2 additional deaths

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Health Department officials say the patients are a 62-year-old man and a 69-year-old man. In…

Mayor Conger speaks with COVID-19 survivor

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Mayor Scott Conger spoke with Todd Lewis, Tuesday. Lewis was the first patient to be treated for Coronavirus at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Through video chat, Lewis shares his…

UT Martin names first-ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion officer

MARTIN, Tenn.--The University of Tennessee at Martin has appointed its first-ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion officer. Dr. Mark McCloud will begin the interim position August 1. In this new role, Dr. McCloud will be responsible for developing a comprehensive cultural…

Suspect in 2017 robberies sentenced to 38 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in two 2017 robberies has been sentenced to 38 years in federal custody following a trial last year. Gene Allen Howell, 39, was found guilty of two counts of aggravated bank robbery in October.…

The Ned hosts second free "Art on the Go" exhibit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NED, Jackson Arts Council and West TN Artisan Trail have teamed up to present the second "Art on the Go" event. Artists and art enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the drive-by/walk-by art exhibit on Thursday, July…

2-year-old fighting cancer gets surprise Disney parade

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (CBS Newspath) -- Disney characters helped cheer up Samiyah Lee with a parade in her Philadelphia neighborhood on July 19. The 2-year-old is currently fighting cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Mickie and…

30 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 702 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jakson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 30 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 702 confirmed cases since the pandemic began. Those new patients are: 67-year-old female (unknown hospitalization) 28-year-old female (not hospitalized)…

Weakley County Schools release reopening plans for August

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools have released their plans for reopening the district, with a start date currently set for August 17. According to a news release, the new start date will allow more time for resources to…

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