Local rescue lets you meet dogs virtually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're in need of some company while you're busy in quarantine, there are some four-legged friends that are in need of a place to stay. A local non-profit…
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Alamo confirms storm shelter will open, residents accept risk of infection
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The City of Alamo released a statement Wednesday that they would open their city storm shelter in the event of a severe weather need, but residents who use the facility are accepting a risk of COVID-19 infection.…
54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are now 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, according to updated numbers released by the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department confirmed the latest patients are: a 43-year-old woman a 54-year-old woman…
Carroll County opens drive-thru test site in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll County was one of the first counties in West Tennessee to report a confirmed COVID-19 case. Now, less than a month later, a drive-thru testing location is open in…
Englewood Baptist Church hosts drive-thru grocery pick up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church reached out to help those in need. The mission team at Englewood Baptist Church now have a drive-thru grocery pick up. Organizers say they have prepped over 400…
4,362 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 79 deaths, 449 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 4,362 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 8. In addition, 79 people have died, and 449 are hospitalized. Another 592 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Police seek ID in Kroger theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in identifying suspects in a shoplifting at Kroger. On March 28, 2020, surveillance video captured images of two black males walking out of Kroger with a cart full of merchandise that…
Stay-at-home extension, jail employees addressed in daily COVID-19 update
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders and health officials held their daily COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. How much longer will you be at home? That's the question many are asking. "I anticipate…
51 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 51 cases in Madison County Wednesday. Regional Director Kim Tedford said the department did not have all the ages of the new patients as of 10 a.m. Tedford said…
Humboldt robbery victim speaks out
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- "He just didn't know how to say no to people," Dan Donelson, Luther Donaldson's son said. Dan says his 93-year-old dad hasn't been the same since a man and…
Sheriff confirms 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says two detention specialists with the sheriff's office have tested positive for COVID-19. "We've had three people that were tested. Two came back positive,…
Gov. Lee addresses program assisting business, employees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee once again updated Tennesseans on the state's response to the battle against coronavirus. One of the issues the governor addressed was helping small businesses stay operational and getting their employees a paycheck. "The…
Sterling Awards ceremony to be postponed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Area Business and Professional Women have announced the postponement of the Sterling Awards ceremony. A news release from the organization says the ceremony has been moved to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The release says…
Congressman speaks about stimulus check, business loans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff is speaking out about coronavirus related work in Washington D.C. He says if you received your tax refund or paid any bills through your bank to the IRS, you don't need to do anything…
Brownsville, Haywood mayors react to COVID-19 death
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- "This virus is getting serious as it goes. Medical experts will tell you most viruses weaken over time. This one is doing exactly the opposite," Haywood County Mayor David Livingston…
