JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirms the first death from COVID-19 in Madison County. Now the family of the patient is speaking out. "Something that we didn't ask for,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed five people at AHC Forest Cove in Jackson tested positive for COVID-19. Both the health department and a spokesperson from American Health…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman celebrated being 92 years young with a quarantine birthday surprise. Family members of Dannie Mae Jarrett say they celebrate her birthday together every year. However the COVID-19 pandemic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While the coronavirus pandemic is frightening, it's also bringing out the best in humanity. A local resource for small businesses known as "theCO" is stepping up to help first responders…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is sending out almost 200 boxes full of materials as part of a new program. The group said the boxes will be filled with various STEM materials,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is working to provide essential workers with child care options. A news release from the state says parents of school-aged children and of children already enrolled at licensed locations can apply for the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman experienced a special birthday party. Friday was Esther Andrews Payne's birthday. Family members and friends stood outside her home in Humboldt, wishing her a happy birthday. Everyone…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee's revised budget that was in response to the coronavirus eliminated multiple projects and their funding sources. Among those cuts was a tourism grant that would help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson announced its plans for the 2020 spring semester. A news release from USJ says classes will continue to be held through Zoom sessions. The final five weeks of classes will begin on Monday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received positive test results for two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday. There are now a total of 95 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The most recent cases include:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two residents and three employees of AHC Forest Cove in Jackson have tested positive for COVID-19. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed the cases Friday afternoon. The health department says both residents of the assisted living…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 6,589 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, April 17. In addition, 142 people have died, and 711 are hospitalized. Another 3,017 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I have some sad news to announce," Kim Tedford, director of Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, said Friday. "We've had our first death related to COVID-19." Tedford says that…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development moves to a staggered schedule for unemployment claimants completing their weekly certifications. This change will spread out the number of people certifying over three days, creating a more responsive experience…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One thing we can all do while stuck inside: fill out the 2020 Census. Every ten years the U.S. counts its population in all 50 states and five territories. It's…
