JACKSON, Tenn. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is discussing retail pharmacies’ role in giving COVID-19 vaccines. NACDS discussed the Federal Pharmacy Partnership program, which can help the vaccine roll out process be quicker and more effective to administer to patients. Since many people live within five miles of a local pharmacy, it will be easier to give…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement after the House passed an article of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. In the statement, Blackburn says: “To persist with impeachment now, with just days to go in the current administration, will further divide Americans and exacerbate tensions. Moving forward, it is my sincere hope Congress will work on a…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 12. 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,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Healthcare officials say they are making progress in fighting COVID-19, through vaccine distributions and antibody treatments. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the City of Jackson and Madison County are top 10 in the state in COVID-19 vaccinations. “Madison County, as of this morning, is the sixth county in the state on vaccine distribution based on population,” Mayor…
Juan Matias age 85, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. He was born in Mexico on August 20, 1935 to the late Librado Matias and Isabel Calderon. He worked as a General Laborer for many years. Also preceding him in death…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has given out thousands of first-doses of the coronavirus vaccine. But how do they plan on giving out the second dose while still scheduling the first for many more people? In less than a month, the health department has vaccinated 3,900 people. West Tennessee Healthcare has added to that with 5,000….
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results — a speech that was followed by a mob of his supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. The House vote on an article of impeachment for “incitement…
Wednesday Night Forecast for January 13th: It has been a warmer, mild Wednesday and the warm up will continue on Thursday. Breezy southerly winds should warm us up into the mid to upper 50s before a cold front will pass after the sun goes down; which could bring a few quick showers. On the back side of system we could…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Another round of Paycheck Protection loans is set to begin, and there’s a chance your local business could greatly benefit. The Paycheck Protection Program — which started in March of 2020 — is intended to help struggling businesses in the aftermath of the coronavirus shutdowns. After a successful first run, the program is gearing up for a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation provided an update on the construction on Interstate 40 and future road closures. TDOT has two ongoing construction projects in West Tennessee. The first is widening I-40 from four lanes to six lanes. “The first one is going along pretty well. It is estimated to be completed this summer. The next one…
