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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County Wednesday. The two new patients are a 56-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman. Neither patient is hospitalized. Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation created the COVID-19 response fund last month. They raised $52,709 in this short amount of time. Grants will be issued to organizations who need help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "This week at Isaac Lane we started Virtual School Spirit Week," Dr Calandra Williamson said. Teachers at Isaac Lane Elementary School put on their thinking caps to come…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Tennessee State Parks announced they are extending the closure of all 56 state parks. A news release from Tennessee State Parks says they will now be closed beyond the original deadline of April 14 and…
JACKSON -- Those with essential jobs have seen radical changes to their everyday routine, as part of the COVID-19 crisis. For the most part, that means an increased workload or a more difficult…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With schools closed and many people out of a job as a result of COVID 19 precautions, more people are in need of emergency food assistance. Hope Ministries…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health facility is launching a COVID-19 awareness program. Physicians Quality Care is offering residents free, remote and real-time monitoring for COVID-19. People who sign up for the COVID-19…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is providing resources for victims of domestic violence as Madison County and the city of Jackson's shelter-at-home orders remain in effect. According to a news release, the organization continues to help victims with…
JACKSON -- The STAR Center is responding to the COVID-19 crisis by rethinking how they can reach their clients. STAR Center President Dave Bratcher says they're moving their music therapy lessons online and holding…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police confirmed multiple incidents over Easter weekend, including a large group of about 40 individuals, a robbery and shots fired incident, and an individual who charged an officer with a knife. Police say the first incident…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee has started paying the first installments of unemployment claims under the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefit and Tennessee Unemployment Compensation benefits, according to a news release. The release says the state distributed $600…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total of positive cases to 81, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The latest patients are a 53-year-old woman and a 47-year-old…
