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,…
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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:…
2 residents, 3 employees positive for COVID-19 at AHC Forest Cove
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…
6,589 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 142 deaths, 711 hospitalizations
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:…
Health officials react to coronavirus death, financial strain in daily update
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…
Weekly unemployment certifications move to staggered schedule
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…
McNairy Co. official explains effects of 2020 Census
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…
West Tennessee Healthcare confirms furloughs, financial changes
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…
JTA requires masks to ride bus service
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 Schools' plan for closing out school year
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…
First death reported from COVID-19 in Madison County
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…
