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Tennessee governor urges schools to close statewide

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is urging all schools to close in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Monday, Governor Lee issued the following statement regarding statewide school closure: “As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district…

100 year old church organ celebration

JACKSON, Tenn.-- An essential part of a local church was celebrated Sunday for its many years in operation. The Aldersgate United Methodist Church's organ is 100 years old. Musician, Betsy Porter, has been playing…

Local health official educates church on COVID 19

JACKSON, Tenn.-- "We do not have any positive cases in rural West Tennessee yet," said Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Manager of Infection Control Jeannie Tignor. Although no cases of the coronavirus have been…

Church takes precautions to prevent coronavirus spread

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clergy are taking extra steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus at church. Although several churches in Jackson closed their doors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some churches remained…

School closures for March 16, 2020

The following schools will be closed to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus: Benton County Schools, closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 Carroll Academy, closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27

Lifeline Blood Services issues emergency need for blood

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is issuing an emergency need for blood. A news release from Lifeline says that due to COVID-19, many blood drives have been cancelled. The release says blood levels have reached a levels of concern.…

Carroll Academy closes as precaution to COVID-19

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll Academy has confirmed it will be closing for the next weeks. Carroll Academy says they will be closed from Monday, March 16 until March 27. Students are currently expected to return on March 30. A Facebook…

St. Mary's raises money for orphanage in Haiti

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church goes green for a good cause. St. Mary's Catholic Church hosted a St. Patrick's dance Saturday night. Many wore their best green attire and enjoyed a night of…

Redemption Road Rescue hosts Cowboy Canter 5K

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners in downtown Jackson braved the rain and laced up their sneakers for the Cowboy Canter 5K, hosted by Redemption Road Rescue. "The rain is holding off, and we are very…

American Legion Post 77 celebrates 100th birthday

Lexington, Tenn. -- The American Legion Post 77 in Lexington celebrated its birthday on Saturday. Members of the post and the community gathered for some birthday fun. Everyone in attendance celebrated with birthday…

Museum celebrates Casey Jones's birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Casey Jones Railroad and Museum held a special celebration on Saturday. They celebrated the birth and legend of one of America's most famous train engineers, Casey Jones. They celebrated…

Jackson police arrest, charge suspect in hit-and-run incident

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they have arrested a suspect in last weekend’s hit-and-run incident. 28-year-old Brandon Tyler Wall has been arrested and charged, according to a news release from the Jackson Police Department. Last Sunday, Randavious Deberry was…

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