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Local neighborhood shines light to others

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local neighborhood is working to make social distancing a little brighter. Pemberton Cove in the Wyndchase neighborhood in North Jackson put Christmas lights on their mailboxes this week. This joins…

First responders deal with shortage of protective gear

SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- According to the CDC, market demand for personal protective equipment is high, but supply is just the opposite. Many suffer from this shortage, especially in rural areas. "Normally, people might…

COVID-19 drive-through testing clinic to open at Jackson Fairgrounds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and West Tennessee Healthcare will provide drive-through COVID-19 testing on Thursday, Mar. 26. The COVID-19 assessment site will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. COVID-19…

Financial aid for families that lost employment due to COVID-19

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Beginning 10 a.m. March 26, families can begin applying online for up to two…

Chester County restaurants offering delivery, to-go, curbside

The following is a list of restaurants in Chester County that offer to-go, delivery, or curbside pickup. Snookum's (take out) Amazing Pizza and Wings (take out and delivery) China King (curbside) The Fiesta (carry out, delivery, curbside) El Ranchito (drive…

Jackson police searching for runaway teen

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a runaway teenager. Police say Za'Nya Lee-Taylor, 13, was last seen on March 14 by her mother. She is 5-feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. Anyone…

UTM postpones summer orientation, transfer orientation

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin confirmed Monday that two summer registration programs have been postponed. In a news release, university leaders say the Summer Orientation and Registration, or SOAR, and Transfer Orientations have been rescheduled as…

Weakley County schools continue meal distribution through closure

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a virtual meeting with cafeteria managers on Tuesday, Weakley County Schools Nutrition Director Trista Snider was confident that the Monday through Friday meal distribution would continue throughout the now extended school closure. “Stepping up and…

STAR Center hosts "No Show Social"

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center is having a No Show Social on Tuesday, March 31 and you are being asked to NOT show up! Instead, stay in the comfort of your own home, enjoy a delicious dinner provided by…

Second Madison Co. resident tests positive for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second Madison County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Kim Tedford, Regional Director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, confirmed Wednesday that a 77-year-old woman tested positive for the virus. The patient is currently hospitalized…

Second Chester County resident tests positive for coronavirus

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County has confirmed in a Facebook post that a second person has tested positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus. The first patient tested positive last week at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Additional details about the second…

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