Local leaders react to grants from Gov. Lee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state will distribute $200 million in grants. "Local governments have also felt the extra strain of COVID-19, our fiscal year 21 budget set aside $200…
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Gibson EMC to donate $10,000 to food banks
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation announced it will be making a cumulative donation of $10,000. A news release from Gibson EMC says the donation will be made to food banks across multiple counties. “We are concerned that many…
Partnership offers another way to study at home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education partnered with PBS stations across the state to offer students from first through eighth grade more educational programs from their homes. The partnership started…
Henderson County confirms second case of COVID-19
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray confirmed Monday a second case of COVID-19 was reported in the county. Henderson County reported their first case of the virus Sunday. Mayor Bray confirmed the second positive case in a…
Local distillery switches production to hand sanitizer
TRIMBLE, Tenn. -- Trimble's biggest business is Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery. When coronavirus threatened to shut their doors earlier this year, owner Michael Ballard went to plan B, restructuring to meet a…
44 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. The health department says the county now has 44 confirmed cases as of 4 p.m. Monday. Officials confirmed the cases are a…
Elective surgeries cancelled as coronavirus spreads
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CBS Newspath) -- One serious side effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that thousands of Americans who had surgeries scheduled are now being told they may need to wait weeks or…
3,802 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 65 deaths, 352 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 3,802 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, April 6. In addition, 65 people have died, and 352 are hospitalized. Another 356 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Local therapist gives mental health tips during COVID-19 crisis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Laura Freeman, a therapist at the Pratt Clinic, says there are a few things you can do to keep your mental health in check during the coronavirus pandemic. "I…
Officials find trend in positive cases, explain glove efficiency
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of positive COVID-19 patients in Madison County is continuing to go up. "Of the 41 patients that we have, five of those patients are hospitalized, two of those…
Memphis man charged with violating coronavirus order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has been charged with violating the governor's stay-at home coronavirus order after a confrontation with officers at a birthday party. Memphis police say Jeremial Lee also was charged Saturday with disorderly conduct, marijuana…
Gov. Lee announces $10 million to support hospitals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday that Tennessee will allocate $10 million to support small and rural hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak. In a news release, Lee said the money will come from Small and Rural Hospital Readiness…
41 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 41 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County as of Monday morning. The health department confirmed a 54-year-old man, a 27-year-old man, and a 62-year-old woman. The patients are…
Jacksonians prepare for Shelter at Home order
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon, Jacksonians packed out a local grocery store to prepare for the shelter at home order put in place by both city and county mayors. Jalecia Hudson said she's grabbing…
COVID-19 creates worries for farmers
MADISON, CO., Tenn. -- "It's been pretty much wet here in Madison County since December," farmer Johnny Verell said. It was a much needed dry and sunny day to start the month of…
