Milan City Park partially reopens
MILAN, Tenn. -- A city is reopening its park with some restrictions. "One of the things I've missed is this city park here in Milan, so I'm glad that portions of it have reopened,"…
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UT Martin holds virtual commencement ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony recognized more than 700 undergraduate and graduate students. The commencement was held online as a way…
Parade marks couple's 50th anniversary
PINSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee couple received a special anniversary that they will never forget. Beverly and Roger Swopes celebrated a major milestone on Saturday, and they did it with a parade of…
12,661 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 209 deaths, 1,125 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 12,661 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, May 2. In addition, 209 people have died, and 1,125 are hospitalized. Another 5,718 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Madison Co. COVID-19 cases remains at 148
JACKSON, Tenn. — As of Saturday morning, no new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The number of confirmed cases remains at 148. Seven of those residents are currently hospitalized,…
Historic train depot and museum closes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A historic museum in Jackson closes its doors indefinitely. Googe shares how he feels about the indefinite closure of the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Depot and Museum. "I think it's…
Old Hickory Mall reopens; follows state guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Under guidance from Gov. Bill Lee's Tennessee Pledge, many businesses are opening their doors this week, including Jackson's Old Hickory Mall. "The mall is the one that said, 'Hey we're…
Local medical center offers COVID-19 testing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services in east Jackson offered free drive-up COVID-19 testing on Friday. Providers and lab techs from the center administered the tests. Not just anyone can…
Mask decontamination site plans to open in Madison Co.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews are hard at work preparing a mask decontamination site in Madison County; One its kind in West Tennessee. "Four decontamination chambers per site, that can each decontaminate masks…
Local school celebrates class of 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This school year is not ending the way students expected, so they are celebrating the class of 2020 in a different and fun way. It was a big day for the…
Boaters, fishers enjoy first day of Carroll Lake reopening
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the first time in nearly six years, Carroll Lake is open to the public. The lake is just outside McKenzie in Carroll County and officially reopened to the…
148 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional three cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total to 148. The most recent patients are a 36-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man, and a 16-year-old girl.…
Governor issues guidelines on faith-based gatherings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is providing guidance for gathering in places of worship. A news release from the governor's office announced the following suggestions: Take a phased approach to in-person gatherings. Those most at risk to COVID-19…
TDOC facility sees over 1,200 positive COVID-19 cases
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Corrections announced over 1,200 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Trousdale County. A release from the state says that targeted testing began in the facility on April 28.…
11,891 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 204 deaths, 1,113 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 11,891 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, May 1. In addition, 204 people have died, and 1,113 are hospitalized. Another 5,546 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
