Local doctor speaks out about glove, mask misconceptions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans are wearing personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves, when out for errands or at work outside of the healthcare field. Did you know the CDC…
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Health officials discuss staying home, COVID-19 patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's COVID-19 update was about the first eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The first patient has recovered. The second patient is still hospitalized and patients three and…
No new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co. on Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says no new positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Madison County on Tuesday. The department says additional test results from last week's drive-through assessment site at the Jackson Fairgrounds have not…
Physician Quality Care offers faster COVID-19 test results
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care announced Tuesday morning they can have coronavirus test results back within 24 to 48 hours, thanks to a new lab. "These tests all go to national…
Jackson police confirm skeletal remains found near downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Beasley Street on Monday. Police say the remains were found just before 10 p.m. near the end of the road. Police say the remains…
2,239 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 23 deaths, 175 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 2,239 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, March 31. In addition, 23 people have died and 175 are hospitalized. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson County – 10…
TDOC inmates donate to tornado relief efforts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Inmates in the Tennessee Department of Correction are helping families who were impacted by the tornadoes in Middle Tennessee earlier this month. TDOC says inmates from prisons across the state raised more than $1,000 for tornado relief…
Grocery shoppers keep safe distance while buying essentials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger is stressing to not go out unless you need to, and if you need to go to the grocery store, don't take anyone else with you. "Again, it falls back on us. Only…
Suspect in custody after alleged attempted murder
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after investigators say a Decatur County man was shot on March 18. According to a news release, investigators searched a home on Pugh Road, where the victim said he was shot.…
Tennessee Department of Revenue extends business tax deadline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Revenue announced it is extending the deadline to file and pay business taxes. The deadline was originally set for April 15, but will now be moved to June 15, according to a Tweet…
Company fights COVID-19 pandemic on 2 fronts
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- "You should have a mask every bit of the time," Yukon Outfitters and Alamo Pride owner, Preston Powell said. According to the United States Department of Labor the number…
Asia Garden finds fun way to deliver to customers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another local organization decided to bring joy to their customers on Monday. Staff members at Asia Garden dressed up as children's television characters and made special trips to those that…
Church holds donation drop-off for 2 local organizations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations continue to find ways to help the community in the midst of a global pandemic. In north Jackson, Love and Truth Church is hosting a donation drop-off through…
Gov. Bill Lee holds conference on COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Monday afternoon Governor Bill Lee issued a statewide order closing non-essential businesses. The governor says Tennesseans should stay at home to help with flattening the curve of the coroavirus…
Hardin County landslide expands over the weekend
MORRIS CHAPEL, Tenn. -- After the storms over the weekend, a landslide in Hardin County grew much larger. Large parts of Glendale Road in Morris Chapel have been blocked since the initial slide…
