JACKSON, Tenn. — State health leaders gave an update on the continued fight against COVID-19. On Tuesday, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey discussed the many people who are hesitant to take the vaccine throughout the state. “The hesitancy that we are experiencing here is not unique to Tennessee, and it’s not unique to rural communities. It is…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett has confirmed the names of those killed in last week’s plane crash. They have been identified as 55-year-old Charles Chad Wayne Garland, and 74-year-old Majorie Ann Garland. The plane was found on Wednesday, April 21. The crash site was near Bond Ferry Road and Prospect Lane, outside of Brownsville in a…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — A fatal crash in Obion County has left one family wanting answers. Tamara Powers, 40, and her two-year-old son were heading south on Old Turnpike Road before crashing off a bridge. “The driver, Ms. Powers, was ejected from the vehicle. She was found on scene. The two-year-old was found on scene as well,” said Sgt. Chris…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, April 27. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here.
JACKSON, Tenn. — Business is booming in West Tennessee, and employers are having a hard time trying to keep up. Tuesday morning, Green Frog Coffee Company was slammed with customers. Manager Alex Stueck says they are barely able to keep up since they are down three people. “People that aren’t on shift can’t help run the shift, can’t make drinks,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is pushing back the REAL ID deadline. The department says it has been pushed back 19 months, requiring anyone who boards a commercial flight, or enters a federal building to have the REAL ID by May 3, 2023. This decision was made due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, according to…
PARIS, Tenn. — Fans are getting the chance to meet Cody Nance and snag tickets to an upcoming summer event. The Henry County Chamber of Commerce says fans will be able to purchase tickets to the PBR in Paris at Trolinger’s BBQ. Ticket sales will be in-person on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Chamber says this gives…
DoorDash is launching lower-priced delivery options for U.S. restaurants, responding to criticism that the commissions it charges are too high for the beleaguered industry. The San Francisco-based delivery company says it will offer a new basic plan which will charge restaurants 15% per order for delivery, or around half the cost of previous plans. Restaurants can pay commissions of 25%…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg State Community College is offering New Student Orientation for summer and fall students. Students will have the chance to ask questions, learn more about courses, majors and financial aid, as well as register for classes. This virtual orientation is mandatory for new students. DSCC says virtual events will be held on: April 29 at 4 p.m….
The Jackson Symphony Ensemble is hosting a free performance this weekend in Chester County. The concert is called Symphony on the Move. It is currently scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2 on the Chester County Courthouse lawn at 133 East Main Street in Henderson. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The performance…
