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…
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, 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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's an unusual sight in City Hall, a council meeting room with barely anyone there. Due to the coronavirus and social distancing guidelines, this month's city council meeting was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr confirmed Tuesday that two detention specialists have tested positive for COVID-19. Sheriff Mehr said the two employees at the jail are currently being isolated, and the sheriff's office is working with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another two cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The two additional cases bring the total to 47 in Madison County. The patients are identified as a 24-year-old woman and…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Carroll County will begin offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19. A news release from the hospital says testing will begin on Wednesday and be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 4,138 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, April 7. In addition, 72 people have died, and 408 are hospitalized. Another 466 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's COVID-19 update from the health department looked a little different, as meetings are now online. The health department has received all of the tests back from the drive…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing and assaulting a 93-year-old man last week. Police say Tacarra Lynette Turner, 24, is charged with robbery, aggravated burglary, assault and theft of property. Police say officers…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What does crime look like now that most people are staying at home? Tuesday morning, Madison County Sheriff John Mehr said since everyone is at home, crime has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in their first virtual press conference Tuesday. The additional case brings Madison County's total number of positive cases to 45. Health department director Kim Tedford…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Mayor David Livingston confirmed Tuesday that a resident has died from a coronavirus-related illness. Mayor Livingston did not confirm the resident's identity, but said the death was confirmed Monday afternoon. Haywood County reported five…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police confirmed in a post on Facebook Tuesday morning that two department employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The department said in the post that four employees were tested for the virus. Two tested negative. Two…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee and the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation are working to fill the gap for displaced workers who do not qualify for traditional unemployment benefits. "United Way is here to serve," said United Way…
