Crockett County man writes quarantine songs
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County residents look to a new artist to get them through tough times. "I haven't left my house in Quincy, Tennessee. They call it the quarantine," Michael H. Avery…
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Over 800 people turnout for COVID-19 drive-thru testing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Testing has been one of the most important ways to determine where coronavirus is spreading and how to stop it. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and West Tennessee…
97 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19. The health department says an 83-year-old male and a 46-year-old female both tested positive. The 83-year-old man is hospitalized. The department says epidemiology staff…
3 positive cases, 1 recovery for COVID-19 in Crockett Co.
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is reporting the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Crockett County. On Saturday, the health department confirmed three positive cases in the county According to the health department, one person has…
6,762 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 145 deaths, 719 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 6,762 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, April 18. In addition, 145 people have died, and 719 are hospitalized. Another 3,234 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Family speaks out after first COVID-19 death in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirms the first death from COVID-19 in Madison County. Now the family of the patient is speaking out. "Something that we didn't ask for,…
Nursing home confirms COVID-19, begins new protocol
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed five people at AHC Forest Cove in Jackson tested positive for COVID-19. Both the health department and a spokesperson from American Health…
Drive-by birthday held for 92-year-old woman
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A Bolivar woman celebrated being 92 years young with a quarantine birthday surprise. Family members of Dannie Mae Jarrett say they celebrate her birthday together every year. However the COVID-19 pandemic…
Local resources makes masks for medical professionals, first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While the coronavirus pandemic is frightening, it's also bringing out the best in humanity. A local resource for small businesses known as "theCO" is stepping up to help first responders…
Salvation Army begins new program, sends out 200 boxes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is sending out almost 200 boxes full of materials as part of a new program. The group said the boxes will be filled with various STEM materials,…
Tennessee to offer child care services to essential workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is working to provide essential workers with child care options. A news release from the state says parents of school-aged children and of children already enrolled at licensed locations can apply for the…
West Tennessee woman celebrates 102nd birthday
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee woman experienced a special birthday party. Friday was Esther Andrews Payne's birthday. Family members and friends stood outside her home in Humboldt, wishing her a happy birthday. Everyone…
State pulls Great Wolf Lodge funding; local leaders remain optimistic
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…
USJ to continue online learning
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,…
95 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
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:…
