McNairy Co. official explains effects of 2020 Census
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…
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West Tennessee Healthcare confirms furloughs, financial changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed Friday that some employees have been furloughed and the system has stopped matching employees' retirement plan. Amy Garner, chief compliance and communications officer for West Tennessee Healthcare, says the moves were made in…
JTA requires masks to ride bus service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) is requiring all passengers and visitors to JTA offices are to wear a personal protective mask/shield/covering beginning Monday, April 20. The mask is to cover both the nose and mouth. JTA will…
Weakley County Schools' plan for closing out school year
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier, staff and principals met online on Thursday to determine the next steps of closing out the 2019-20 academic year. The meeting followed Governor Bill Lee’s recommendation on Wednesday to close…
First death reported from COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department officials have confirmed the first death from COVID-19 in the county. Health department director Kim Tedford confirmed the death Friday morning during the department's daily updates. Tedford said the patient had other…
Company announces over 250 layoffs at Lexington facility
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "We're actually going to have people that's going to need help that's never had to ask for it before," said Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs. Assembly Components Group has filed…
Decatur County General closes its doors, joins list of closed rural hospitals
PARSONS, Tenn.--Haywood Park Community Hospital, McKenzie Regional Hospital, and McNairy Regional Hospital, just to name a few, all have one thing in common....They're closed. After 56 years, another rural west Tennessee…
Local judges make donation to charity
JACKSON, Tenn. - Two charities are getting much needed donations from a local group. The Howell Edmunds Jackson American Inn of Court announced Thursday they will be donating $3,000 dollars to both the ComeUnity…
Food distribution in Lexington draws huge crowd
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - One West Tennessee county had their biggest food distribution event of the year. Hundreds of cars lined up at First Pentecostal Church in Lexington this afternoon for food distribution. Some residents…
Henderson Co. officials react to impact of coronavirus
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The line for food distribution in Lexington Thursday afternoon stretched down the road. It was one of the biggest of the year, and coronavirus is to blame. "We've been…
Jackson mayor announces plan to help local economy
JACKSON, Tenn. - On Thursday, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger announced the city's plan to start reopening the economy after COVID-19 closures. "This is really going to be driven by our residents if…
City of Jackson extends "shelter-at-home" order
JACKSON, Tenn. — City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger extended the county’s state of emergency order, including the current “shelter-at-home” order. The original shelter-at-home order was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The extension means that order…
90 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional positive COVID-19 result in Madison County residents, bringing the total to 90 confirmed cases. The most recent patient is a 59-year-old man. Health department officials say he…
Local groups sell t-shirts to help small businesses
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Some local companies are selling t-shirts to help their fellow small businesses. In Chester County, Freed-Hardeman University teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce, Oliver's and Bramblett Group to make shirts.…
Madison County extends "shelter-at-home" order
MADISON CO., Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris extended the county's state of emergency order, including the current "shelter-at-home" order. The original shelter-at-home order was scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The extension means that order…
