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Local cities closing public parks due to COVID-19

In efforts to further enforce social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the Tennessee Department of Health, many cities are closing parks out of "an abundance of caution." On Friday, the City…

Dresden enforces curfew due to COVID-19

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Mayor Jeff Washburn announced Monday additional measures to disrupt the spread of coronavirus within the city. These measures include the implementation of a curfew in the City of Dresden from dusk to dawn each day until further…

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirms city parks will close

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed Monday that all parks in the city will close to enforce social distancing guidelines. Conger confirmed the closures during a daily news conference Monday at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health…

3 new positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department's regional director, Kim Tedford, confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Madison County. Tedford says the cases bring Madison County's total up to seven positive cases. The three individuals'…

Local businesses pitch in to feed nurses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coronavirus pandemic has caused millions across the world to separate, and on the other hand it’s bringing Americans together, to be there for one another in a time of…

Jackson church hosts drive-in Sunday service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- SoulQuest Church on North Highland Avenue held a drive-in church service Sunday. "We've been in our living rooms doing live feed, and we wanted to do something little different," Pastor…

Decatur Co. COVID-19 case false-positive

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy announced that the county's first COVID-19 case was a false-positive. In a press release, Mayor Creasy said the Tennessee Department of Health verifies that the initial report of a positive case…

Boy's seventh birthday celebrated with drive-by party

MEDINA, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee boy experienced a special birthday party that he will never forget. Friends and family of Austin, held a surprise drive-by party on Sunday to celebrate his birthday.…

Positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Obion Co.

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a case of coronavirus in Obion County. The health department confirmed the case on Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to wash their hands regularly, avoid close contact with others and…

Second case of COVID-19 in Haywood Co.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Mayor David Livingston confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in the county. A news release from Mayor Livingston says he was informed by the Tennessee Department of Health of the case on Sunday. The…

COVID-19 case confirmed in McNairy County

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- McNairy County confirmed its first COVID-19 case. Mayor Larry Smith confirmed it in a letter. He encourages residents to wash their hands, practice social distancing and to remain calm. He also encourages everyone to pray for…

Jackson Animal Care Center looking for fosters during quarantine

JACKSON, Tenn.--If you're quarantining at home, you might want some four-legged company. The Jackson Animal Care Center has a few dogs looking for a foster home. Interim shelter director Whitney Owen said while most of the shelter animals were adopted…

Haywood Co. resident tested positive for COVID-19

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Mayor David Livingston has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in the county. A news release from the mayor's office says the health department is working with the individual, who is quarantined. Residents are encouraged…

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