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Tennessee to launch “Face It” mask campaign

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennesseans will be seeing a new public service announcement on Friday. Gov. Bill Lee announced that the new PSA will encourage mask use across the state, according to a news…

86,987 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 925 deaths, 4,016 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 86,987 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, July 23. In addition, 925 people have died and 4,016 have been hospitalized. Another 51,661 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

Volunteers distribute free face masks at West Madison Senior Center

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A thousand masks were given away on Tuesday by a small group of volunteers wanting to help out the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. They did it again…

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Jackson Escape Rooms reopen for reservations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After closing due to COVID-19, Jackson Escape Rooms is once again opening to the public for private bookings. Guest safety is a priority, and out of caution JER is requiring guests to book ahead as only one…

LIFELINE Blood Services to host Donuts and Donors on Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting a Donuts and Donors blood drive Friday to bring in more donations. The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 183 Sterling Farms Drive. Donors will receive…

19 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 761 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive patients to 761. The newest confirmed cases include: 76-year-old male (not hospitalized) 26-year-old female…

Gibson County Fair announces dates, safety measures

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Fair Association has announced plans to hold the 165th annual fair the weekend of August 31 through September 5. According to a news release, the fair is currently scheduled to continue as planned,…

Henderson County and Lexington City Schools announce plans to reopen

HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Get those backpacks and Number 2 pencils ready because the beginning of a new school year is just days away. This year you may also want to keep…

Tacos 4 Life launches Summer of Giving program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant is holding a canned food drive, and it is all for a good cause. Tacos 4 Life is bringing is continuing its mission to end world…

School officials discuss back-to-school plans in Gibson County

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you have a student going to school in Milan this fall, you have just a few short weeks to get things ready. Milan Special School District is…

84,417 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 888 deaths, 3,907 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 84,417 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, July 22. In addition, 888 people have died and 3,907 have been hospitalized. Another 49,748 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

Two sex offenders sentenced in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Henderson County individuals recently convicted of criminal offenses involving minors have been sentenced. 33-year-old Nathaniel Steven Wells was convicted of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of especially aggravated sexual…