Local company screens employees before making home visits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One by one, employees of Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric walked into the office to meet a nurse Wednesday morning. "Our guys are coming in this morning, Donna,…
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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…
784 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3 deaths, 53 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total 784 of cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, March 25. In addition, three people have died and 53 are hospitalized. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson County – 3…
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…
Health officials detail second Madison County COVID-19 case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We now have our second confirmed case of coronavirus in Madison County, a 77-year-old female who's being treated at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. "Our team has begun the…
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…
JHA makes changes due to coronavirus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Housing Authority has made changes to its normal operations in order to protect its employees and residents. A news release from the JHA says the following: Central office will be closed to the public until…
Executive order puts pressure on salon owners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The executive order is not only stopping beauticians and barbers from cutting hair, but its cutting into their livelihood. Shear Class Salon owners, Chasity and Demecus Jeffries are…
Sewing business creates, donates face masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One business owner is using her skills to help those who want to stay protected against the coronavirus or any sicknesses. Johnetta Black, co-owner of Wilbourn's Sewing and Alterations decided to…
Gov. Lee provides update on COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee held another news conference Tuesday afternoon, updating the public on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor talked about keeping schools across the state…
