2nd grader reads to kids on Facebook
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madisyn Lee goes to East Elementary School in Humboldt and she said she loves to read. So she wanted to share her love for books with other kids by reading…
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Isaac Lane students celebrate 'We Love Pets Wednesday'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In continuation of 'Virtual Spirit Week' at Isaac Lane Elementary School, students are sharing different photos and videos. Students sent in photos of their furry pets or pets filled…
Local church extends helping hand to community in need
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local church is extending a helping hand to the community in the form of groceries. In an effort to help feed members in the Jackson area, volunteers from Englewood Baptist Church are using a drive-thru method to pass…
Financial adviser gives tips on dealing with volatile markets
JACKSON, Tenn. - In late February, the stock market collapsed, recording one of the worst declines since the 2008 recession. Since then, it's been nothing but volatile. "We're seeing the market and…
Trenton community unveils uplifting signs
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community showed off their creativity Wednesday afternoon. Trenton Health and Rehab hosted their "Paint the Yard" event, where residents decorate signs with uplifting messages for the healthcare workers at the facility. A panel of…
85 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two positive COVID-19 results in Madison County residents, bringing the total to 85 confirmed cases. The most recent patients are a 53-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man. Epidemiology…
Jackson-Madison County Schools close through remainder of year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System confirmed Wednesday that students will not return to school for the remainder of the year. The district released the following statement Wednesday: "Per the Governor's recommendation, students will not return to school…
Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he is recommending all schools remain closed in Tennessee for the rest of the school year. The decision comes only days after Gov. Lee extended a safer-at-home order through April 30…
Officials discuss geofence tracking, local economy in latest update
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is continuing to see more positive cases of COVID-19, and now some are being linked to community spread. "We're talking about people being…
Tennessee launches free coronavirus testing state-wide
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee announced free COVID-19 testing will be available for any Tennessean, regardless of symptoms, as the Unified-Command group ramps up an aggressive effort to expand testing capacity across the state. “As we look to reboot our state’s…
City of Jackson starts hiring freeze for city departments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed Wednesday that the city has issued a hiring freeze in all departments. Mayor Conger says the city's revenue will be impacted by COVID-19, and the freeze is a precautionary measure…
Waste Management notifies city that COVID-19 could affect waste pickup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Waste Management of Tennessee has notified the City of Jackson that the COVID-19 pandemic could affect waste pickup in the city, according to a news release. The release says citizens should be reminded to bag and tie…
6,079 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 135 deaths, 663 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 6,079 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 15. In addition, 135 people have died, and 663 are hospitalized. Another 2,196 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Tennessee woman designs hundreds of face masks amid COVID-19 pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tricia Lee has run her own sewing shop, "Tricia Lee Designs" on Hollywood Drive in Jackson for the last 45 years. "Making this lemon into some lemonade, so that's…
Hardin County begins drive-thru testing for coronavirus
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…
