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12 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in West Tenn. Healthcare system

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…

83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County

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…

Local non-profit receives technology grant

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…

Elementary school celebrates virtual spirit week

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…

Tennessee State Parks extend closures due to COVID-19

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…

Health facility to launch COVID-19 Awareness Program

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…

STAR Center moves sessions online, announces new award

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 police confirm multiple incidents over Easter weekend

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…

Tennessee starts paying unemployment claims installments

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…

81 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

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…

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