West Tennessean recovers from COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Todd Lewis, one of the first patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in rural West Tennessee, is out of the hospital. "I just want people to know how real this. I'm a…
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Executive order answers what is considered 'essential'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 23 on Thursday afternoon, requiring Tennessee residents to stay home unless doing essential activities. The previous orders all encouraged residents to stay…
3,067 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 37 deaths, 293 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 3,067 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, April 3. In addition, 37 people have died, 293 are hospitalized. Another 248 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson…
Shiloh National Military Park closes more visitor areas
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park announced Friday that more visitor areas would close until further notice. In a news release, park officials confirmed all restrooms, the main visitor center parking area and the picnic area will close on…
Police seek ID in auto burglary and property theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police need help in identifying a suspect in an auto burglary and theft of property. According to a news release, a truck was burglarized on Fairway Boulevard on March 16. The release states three suspects were…
Mayor Conger explains 'Stay at Home' enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Stay at Home order means just that: Stay at home, unless you're an essential worker. Many have questions about how this will be enforced. Friday, WBBJ…
Chester County confirms 4 coronavirus cases
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Chester County. County officials are asking residents to stay home unless you must leave for essential work or an essential activity. The patients in Chester County have not…
Local surgeon uses window for homework help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Danny Day, a General Surgeon at Jackson Surgical, was on call Thursday night but his son Trip, a sophomore at Jackson Christian, needed help with Algebra 2 homework. They began taking…
Police seek ID in Walmart theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a theft from Walmart. Police say two men asked a cashier at Walmart on Emporium Drive for change Thursday. The men gave the cashier…
20 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total for Madison County to 20. The most recent case is a 54-year-old man who has been told to self-isolate at home.…
UPDATE: Juvenile charged in connection with Breezewood Cove double homicide
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing was held for a 17-year-old juvenile charged with two counts of second degree murder. A news release from Jackson police says the juvenile was explained his rights during the detention hearing. Prosecutors said they…
Executive Order requires Tennesseans to stay home for non-essential activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday afternoon Governor Bill Lee announced he will sign Executive Order 23, requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities. "While many Tennesseans have made…
Shoppers react to local store changes
JACKSON Tenn. - Stores are taking extra precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Walmart is taking additional steps to provide a safer environment for shoppers and its employees. "I feel that…
Company installs public wifi hotspots to keep others connected
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A company helps the public stay connected through the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're our neighbors, and we want to take care of them," TEC Executive Vice President Joey Garner said.…
Local church holds drive-through donation drop-off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church helps out in the community, from a distance. Love and Truth Church in north Jackson held a drive-through donation drop-off and prayer service Thursday. The church collected donations such as food, toiletries, and other basic…
