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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
