On Sunday, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued an executive order which closed some businesses, modified others, and designated certain types of work as essential. Below is a list of what is now closed, modified, and essential in Jackson.…
The following list of events have been cancelled or rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. This page will be updated as new information is made available. 67th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry CANCELED Andrew Jackson Marathon: Rescheduled for Saturday, September 12,…
The following list of schools that have extended their closures due to coronavirus after a March 24 recommendation by Gov. Bill Lee. In his announcement, Gov. Lee recommended schools remain closed through April 24. This page will be updated regularly…
Social distancing is key in fighting the outbreak of COVID-19, but there are still ways to stay fed and support your local businesses. Below is a list of local restaurants, compiled by Visit Jackson TN, that make it possible to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "In times like these we need decisive leadership, and while I commend the governor for his actions yesterday, it's simply not enough to keep our communities safe," Mayor Scott…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company is making it easier to get a doctor's visit, and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. Fast Pace Telehealth is providing care to patients in the comfort of their homes…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced changes to its spring semester schedule. A release from the college says all Thursday classes will be in session until April 9, and all classes will be held May 4 through May…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County and Paris law enforcement will be working to ensure residents follow Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order 22, which was issued on Thursday. The order requires Tennesseans to stay home unless performing an essential activity or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marty Clements, a former Madison County emergency management director, speaks about being one of the patients with COVID-19. "Low grade fever, just feeling weak, but for the most part…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has issued a shelter at home order. The order was issued Friday afternoon and says only life-sustaining business may remain open. The order will be effective Sunday at 12:01 a.m. Mayor Conger's order…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texts, emails and videos. That's what Todd Lewis says helped him through his time in the hospital. Eagle Vision Network usually goes live every Monday and Friday to give…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says they have received two more positive test results. A news release from the health department says the newest patients are a 57-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, who were both…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Todd Lewis, one of the first patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in rural West Tennessee, is out of the hospital. "I just want people to know how real this. I'm a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 23 on Thursday afternoon, requiring Tennessee residents to stay home unless doing essential activities. The previous orders all encouraged residents to stay…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 3,067 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, April 3. In addition, 37 people have died, 293 are hospitalized. Another 248 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park announced Friday that more visitor areas would close until further notice. In a news release, park officials confirmed all restrooms, the main visitor center parking area and the picnic area will close on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Stay at Home order means just that: Stay at home, unless you're an essential worker. Many have questions about how this will be enforced. Friday, WBBJ…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced Friday it will close all 56 Tennessee State Parks and state-owned natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Chester County. County officials are asking residents to stay home unless you must leave for essential work or an essential activity. The patients in Chester County have not…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total for Madison County to 20. The most recent case is a 54-year-old man who has been told to self-isolate at home.…
JACKSON Tenn. - Stores are taking extra precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Walmart is taking additional steps to provide a safer environment for shoppers and its employees. "I feel that…
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A company helps the public stay connected through the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're our neighbors, and we want to take care of them," TEC Executive Vice President Joey Garner said.…
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today that Tennessee small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible to apply for loan assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses can begin applying for these…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're worried that you have coronavirus, but you don't know if you need to be tested or to seek help, try asking Siri. Hey Siri, do I have…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received confirmation of two additional cases of COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the county-wide total to 19. The health department says the two most recent cases are a 36-year-old man and a 49-year-old…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks,…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 2,845 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, April 2. In addition, 32 people have died, are 263 hospitalized. Another 220 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Madison County, and officials say there's only one way to stop it. "Have we reached the point of community spread?…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The town of Rutherford, in Gibson County, enacted a curfew Wednesday limiting travel from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. In an executive order, the curfew will limit pedestrians and drivers during those hours, except in specific…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin Medical Center implemented a "no visitor policy" effective April 1 at 5 p.m. There are only three exceptions to the new policy. Labor and delivery patients, end of life patients and pediatric patients may have…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed another four positive cases of COVID-19 during Thursday morning's news conference. Regional director Kim Tedford confirmed the new patients are a 70-year-old woman, a 56-year-old man, a 54-year-old man, and…
NASHVILLE -- Three inmates at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex may have potentially been exposed to a non-state employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The inmates have been quarantined and have not currently presented with any symptoms. Appropriate measures have…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Due to the Supreme Court ruling closing all courts for the month of April, a date for the driver safety course for April 6 has been reset. The course has been rescheduled for June 1, 2020. If…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--In Wednesday's briefing from Governor Bill Lee, he covered many topics, some of them being safer at home, child abuse concerns and hope for the future. "Right now in this fight against…
"We're aware that we have several small businesses, we have some industries, that are laying some of their employees off, and we know that in the next few weeks that some of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County has extended a State of Emergency for the county. The order is an extension of the original State of Emergency issued last week. The extension will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 2,…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's College of Arts and Sciences announced two summer term courses online. In a news release, the college says the terms are from June 1 through June 26 and July 6 through July 31. University President…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families from across Madison County came out to food pick up locations Wednesday morning. "We have about 1,000 coming in and they're collecting a breakfast and lunch meal. We're…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 13 people in Madison County are now positive for COVID-19. In a news release, the health department says the new case is a 38-year-old man who has been told…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A local plant prepares for production of thousands of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's really natural for us in this…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 2,683 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 1. In addition, 24 people have died, 200 are hospitalized. Another 137 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday morning health officials reported four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. "A 45-year-old male, a 66-year-old male, a 56-year-old female, and a 21-year-old female," said Jackson-Madison County Regional…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd – in consultation with chancellors at UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga, UT Martin and the UT Health Science Center – has announced that summer session classes at all campuses will be…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 12 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Regional director Kim Tedford confirmed the cases during a news conference Wednesday morning at the health department. On Tuesday, the department…
JACKSON, Tenn.– The administration of Jackson State Community College announced that all classes for all locations will remain online through the remainder of the spring semester. The college will continue to operate under its current operational status of online instruction,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee opened his daily news conference with three major topics: Safer at home, small businesses and mental health. Here's what Gov. Lee had to say: "I want to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has made it hard for one West Tennessee native and his family to get back to the states. International travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic have prevented…
NEW YORK -- Scientists are looking to COVID-19 survivors for a potential breakthrough in the fight against the virus. They’re hoping to harness antibodies from recovered patients. Here’s how one survivor in New York is on a mission to help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris announced Tuesday that the county courthouse will close, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 1. Mayor Harris said the closure is due to the present cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, and the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans are wearing personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves, when out for errands or at work outside of the healthcare field. Did you know the CDC…
