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Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office announces policy changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced a change in policy on Friday. A news release from the sheriff’s office says deputies will be taking reports for certain non-emergencies over the phone if there is not a need…

Jackson police seek persons of interest in alleged theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in an alleged theft. On Tuesday, a victim reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart in the Walmart…

Two men flee from accident in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office and Jackson Police Department captured two men involved in a hit and run Friday, according to a news release. At approximately 1:19 Friday afternoon at the Kroger on East University Parkway and North…

Carroll County closing facilities to public

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- Carroll County's public facilities will close due to a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to a news release from Mayor Joseph Butler. The release says county-owned facilities, with some exceptions, will begin to close immediately. Essential public…

One confirmed COVID-19 case in Gibson County

GIBSON, CO., Tenn. -- "There has been a positive result, unfortunately," says Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon. Mayor Witherspoon confirms one positive case of COVID-19 in Gibson County Friday morning. "We are…

Coronavirus case confirmed in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis confirmed Friday in a news release that one person has tested positive for coronavirus. In the statement, Davis says the patient is quarantined and is working with the health department. Hardin…

228 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 228 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday. TDH made the announcement via Twitter/Facebook. For more information on COVID-19, go…

Memphis in May postponed for public safety

MEMPHIS -- The Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, Tennessee, have been postponed because of the new coronavirus outbreak. Memphis in May officials said in a statement Thursday that the two cornerstones of…

TWRA announces limits to in-person service at offices

NASHVILLE -- In response to COVID-19 and in order to comply with social distancing recommendations from the CDC and Governor Lee, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is shortening in-person service at all TWRA offices. Until further notice office hours will…

Health Department launches COVID-19 hotline

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has launched a Jackson-Madison County COVID-19 Public Information Line effective at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The hotline number is (731) 240-1771 and will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…

Carroll Co. residents react to coronavirus case

CARROLL CO., Tenn. -- One of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in rural West Tennessee was announced in Carroll County on Thursday. "It's a little scary," resident Suzanne Dillingham said. "The simple fact that we don't know who it…

Police equipment among items found in Trenton drug bust

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Dozens of guns, police equipment and drugs were found during a search of a Trenton home Wednesday night. The 28th Judicial District Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force confirmed 36 weapons, handcuffs, a bulletproof vest, police equipment,…

JACOA approves COVID-19 leave policy for employees

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Board of Directors recently approved adding a COVID-19 leave policy. This would allow for any JACOA employee, part-time or full-time, that has either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or…

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