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47 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The two additional cases bring the total to 47 in Madison County. The patients are identified as a 24-year-old woman and…

Local hospital to begin drive-thru testing for COVID-19

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Carroll County will begin offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19. A news release from the hospital says testing will begin on Wednesday and be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to…

Woman charged in alleged assault, robbery of 93-year-old victim

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing and assaulting a 93-year-old man last week. Police say Tacarra Lynette Turner, 24, is charged with robbery, aggravated burglary, assault and theft of property. Police say officers…

45 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in their first virtual press conference Tuesday. The additional case brings Madison County's total number of positive cases to 45. Health department director Kim Tedford…

Haywood County confirms first COVID-19 death

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Mayor David Livingston confirmed Tuesday that a resident has died from a coronavirus-related illness. Mayor Livingston did not confirm the resident's identity, but said the death was confirmed Monday afternoon. Haywood County reported five…

Dyersburg police confirm two employees test positive for COVID-19

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police confirmed in a post on Facebook Tuesday morning that two department employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The department said in the post that four employees were tested for the virus. Two tested negative. Two…

Emergency assistance to displaced workers during COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee and the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation are working to fill the gap for displaced workers who do not qualify for traditional unemployment benefits. "United Way is here to serve," said United Way…

FBI warns of COVID-19 related scams

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI says COVID-19 related online phishing schemes are becoming more common. Schools and businesses have had to find ways to work remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The use…

West Tennessee sites added list of historic places

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A news release from Tennessee Historical Commission says nine sites across Tennessee have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Sitka School in Gibson County, Stanton School in Haywood County, Ripley Fire Lookout Tower in…

Local leaders react to grants from Gov. Lee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state will distribute $200 million in grants. "Local governments have also felt the extra strain of COVID-19, our fiscal year 21 budget set aside $200…

Gibson EMC to donate $10,000 to food banks

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation announced it will be making a cumulative donation of $10,000. A news release from Gibson EMC says the donation will be made to food banks across multiple counties. “We are concerned that many…

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