Restaurant owners discuss reopening dining areas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of the strategy to reopen Tennessee's economy, restaurants are allowed to open this week at 50 percent capacity. One of those that chose to open Monday is Mama…
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JMCSS Chief Academic Officer Jared Myracle announces resignation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Chief Academic Officer Jared Myracle announced his resignation on Monday. In a statement on Twitter, Myracle announced that he intends to resign at the end of the…
Milan house fire results in major damage
MILAN, Tenn. -- Crews responded to a house fire in Milan Monday afternoon. They received a call around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, saying both a shed and a house were on fire on College Street. They were able to quickly…
Schools confirm graduation dates for class of 2020
The following schools have confirmed a graduation date for the class of 2020. This list will be updated as more schools confirm dates. Adamsville High School - currently scheduled for May 21 (alternate date TBD) Crockett County High School -…
New case of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County, total up to 136
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 136. The newest patient is a 54-year-old man, according to the health department. Officials say he is…
$1 million grant aims to assist students with disabilities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Technology Partnership Grant. A news release from the department says the $1 million grant will help schools provide technological support to students with…
Carroll County boy delivers 'blessing boxes' to elderly community
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local boy is asking for donations instead of presents for his birthday. Jonah Mims' 12th birthday is coming up on May 4, and instead of asking for birthday…
9,918 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 184 deaths, 837 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 9,918 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, April 27. In addition, people have 184 died, and 837 are hospitalized. Another 4,720 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Local leaders begin lifting restrictions, urge businesses to follow guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County leaders have their eyes set on the future. How can we keep moving forward to continue the economic recovery in our area? "My hope is…
UT Martin to hold virtual commencement May 2
MARTIN, Tenn. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Tennessee at Martin will hold a virtual commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 2, in lieu of the traditional in-person ceremony. The event is closed to the public…
CDC adds to list of possible COVID-19 symptoms
(CBS Newspath) -- The CDC added six new symptoms over the weekend to the list of possible signs of COVID-19. The new symptoms are: chills repeated shaking with chills muscle pain headache…
Bolivar hangs banners to honor high school seniors
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Central High School seniors would normally be getting ready to celebrate the end of their time in high school, but thanks to COVID-19, plans have changed. That doesn't…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer cancels 2020 pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2020 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pageant, a 67-year-old tradition for the City of Jackson, was scheduled to take place this summer at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
Physicians Quality Care begins testing for COVID-19 antibodies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care will begin testing patients for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies on Monday, April 27. Testing will be available at both Jackson and Milan locations. "We've all been waiting for this to be available," said…
Madison County COVID-19 cases remain at 135
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says no new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed overnight. Health department director Kim Tedford says the case count is up two from Friday's 133 positive patients, but no new…
