JACKSON, Tenn.--A local church is extending a helping hand to the community in the form of groceries. In an effort to help feed members in the Jackson area, volunteers from Englewood Baptist Church are using a drive-thru method to pass…
JACKSON, Tenn. - In late February, the stock market collapsed, recording one of the worst declines since the 2008 recession. Since then, it's been nothing but volatile. "We're seeing the market and…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community showed off their creativity Wednesday afternoon. Trenton Health and Rehab hosted their "Paint the Yard" event, where residents decorate signs with uplifting messages for the healthcare workers at the facility. A panel of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two positive COVID-19 results in Madison County residents, bringing the total to 85 confirmed cases. The most recent patients are a 53-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man. Epidemiology…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed Wednesday that students will not return to school for the remainder of the year. The district released the following statement Wednesday: "Per the Governor's recommendation, students will not return to school…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he is recommending all schools remain closed in Tennessee for the rest of the school year. The decision comes only days after Gov. Lee extended a safer-at-home order through April 30…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is continuing to see more positive cases of COVID-19, and now some are being linked to community spread. "We're talking about people being…
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee announced free COVID-19 testing will be available for any Tennessean, regardless of symptoms, as the Unified-Command group ramps up an aggressive effort to expand testing capacity across the state. “As we look to reboot our state’s…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed Wednesday that the city has issued a hiring freeze in all departments. Mayor Conger says the city's revenue will be impacted by COVID-19, and the freeze is a precautionary measure…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Waste Management of Tennessee has notified the City of Jackson that the COVID-19 pandemic could affect waste pickup in the city, according to a news release. The release says citizens should be reminded to bag and tie…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 6,079 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 15. In addition, 135 people have died, and 663 are hospitalized. Another 2,196 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tricia Lee has run her own sewing shop, "Tricia Lee Designs" on Hollywood Drive in Jackson for the last 45 years. "Making this lemon into some lemonade, so that's…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- In the first two days drive-thru COVID-19 testing was open, the Hardin County Health Department checked more than 80 people for the virus at First Baptist Church in Savannah. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care is participating in a national research study that will collect blood samples from people who have had the coronavirus and are now symptom free to help researchers develop treatment and a vaccine. Physicians Quality…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has treated a total of 26 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 since the virus was initially reported in West Tennessee. The hospital system currently has 12 COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized, according to chief…
