West Tennessee schools prepare for graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you look back on your senior year, you may remember traditions like prom and graduation, but for one group of students that may look different. …
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Inmates step up to create PPE for first responders
HENNING, Tenn. -- Tennessee inmates are stepping up to help combat a pandemic. A news release from the Tennessee Department of Correction says inmates at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary are creating and donating personal protective equipment. Those in the…
Local high school to hold graduation ceremony
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Graduation at Union City High School will be held as originally scheduled. A news release from Union City Schools says the ceremony for the class of 2020 will still be held on Saturday, May 16 at…
Local leaders discuss reopening the economy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee's decision to slowly let the economy reopen was met with plenty of praise by local leaders. "I am very pleased that the governor has made the announcement…
109 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 109. The latest cases include: 61-year-old male (not hospitalized) 74-year-old male (not hospitalized) 32-year-old male (not hospitalized) 36-year-old female (not…
Musician to hold virtual Alzheimer’s benefit concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A virtual concert will be held to help raise funds for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Nashville's Michelle Canning will hold the concert live through Facebook on Friday, according to a news release from the Alzheimer's Foundation.…
7,394 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 157 deaths, 760 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 7,394 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, April 21. In addition, 157 people have died, and 760 are hospitalized. Another 3,828 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Jackson, Madison County mayors explain economic recovery plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders have targeted Monday, April 27 as the date to start opening some businesses in Jackson and Madison County. "Provided we all do what we need to…
McDonald's celebrates healthcare workers, first responders with free food
JACKSON, Tenn. — In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation. Each Thank You Meal will be…
Gene Record Park to partially open Friday
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Gene Record Park in Henderson will partially reopen on Friday, April 24, according to the city of Henderson. City officials say only the walking trails and dog park will open Friday. Officials say the restrooms, playground and…
City of Jackson confirms phase one of recovery plan to go in effect Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced Tuesday that phase one of the city's economic recovery plan will go into effect on Monday, April 27. Phase one of the plan includes easing the city's shelter-at-home order to a safer-at-home…
TDOT advances I-40 construction in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the weekend, the outside parts of the bridge over North Highland were demolished to begin the final phase of construction on this part of I-40. "Now that that bridge…
Florida police show love for healthcare workers
FORT MEYERS, Fla. (CBS Newspath) -- Police in Fort Myers, Florida showed their gratitude to health workers at Lee Memorial Hospital on April 16. Officers formed a heart with their police vehicles and held…
102 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 102. The latest case is a 58-year-old man, who health department officials say is not currently hospitalized. Health department officials…
Program assists businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Paycheck Protection Program has been providing small businesses with funding options due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. It kicked off on April 3rd, but recently the program ran…
