JACKSON, Tenn. — A local medical clinic hosted a webinar to help individuals who have experienced post-COVID-19 symptoms. New Life Medical Group offered the free webinar for West Tennesseans who are living with long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms, or what may be called COVID-19 long-haulers. They also provided some insight on the treatment the clinic has to offer. “The treatments that we…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway announced that the county’s mask mandate will be allowed to expire. The release says the mandate will end at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday. Though the mandate is coming to an end, Mayor Ridgeway is encouraging everyone to continue safety precautions. “As we approach spring and are ready to enjoy outdoor…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The American Heart Association works to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. For 17 years now, the Go Red for Women campaign educated women about their number one killer: cardiovascular disease. Thursday afternoon, the association hosted a virtual event to remind the community. “We want this to be a time where we come together and just…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The American Rescue Plan is providing the City of Jackson with direct local government assistance. In Thursday’s budget committee meeting, members discussed the up to $14.5 million they could receive. They receive their first half potentially totaling 7.25 million in the next 45 days. The instructions for the payment are still very broad, so they’re waiting on…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Helping Hands of Tennessee has partnered with First Baptist Church in Jackson to bring fresh vegetables to seniors. The organization says it has proposed “Seeds for Seniors,” a project that would would create an urban organic garden for senior citizens. Helping Hands says the church is providing the space to help seniors have access to sustainable food,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and pharmacies in the county still have COVID-19 appointments available. Mallory Cooke with the health department says there are plenty of vaccines to go around. “Each day we are seeing around 500 folks coming in and getting vaccinated, so we’ve got around 200 available appointments that are not being filled each…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jessica Walter, who played a scheming matriach in TV’s “Arrested Development,” has died. She was 80. Walter’s death was confirmed Thursday by her daughter, Brooke Bowman. The actor’s best-known film roles included playing the stalker in Clint Eastwood’s 1971 thriller, “Play Misty for Me.” “Arrested Development” represented a second act for Walter, and earned her admiration…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still searching for a man suspected of robbing and shooting an elderly man in a north Jackson neighborhood. Police say the man is suspected in multiple armed robberies along Interstate 40 on March 22. Police say the suspect is believed to have been involved in a robbery around…
Thursday Night Forecast for March 25th: Most of West Tennessee escaped the tornado threat on Thursday, but we are just getting into the heart of severe weather season. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for severe storms again for West Tennessee on Saturday. Hail and gusty winds will be the main threat into the afternoon. Tornadoes are…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 25. 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,…
