Gas price drops under $1 in local city
PARIS, Tenn. -- If you're looking for low gas prices in the state of Tennessee, look no further than the city of Paris. Prices at the pump have dropped all over Henry County,…
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Doctor speaks about symptoms of coronavirus, allergies, flu
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it's a cough, sneeze or fever, our body has a way of letting us know if we're sick. What symptoms should you be looking for, especially with coronavirus? Not…
People, businesses offer activities over internet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When story time gets cancelled, don't worry. There is someone is coming to the rescue. Ontoni Reedy, an elementary school teacher at Community Montessori School, is taking story time to the…
25 Madison Co. residents approved for COVID-19 testing
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that 25 Madison County residents were approved for coronavirus testing. The health department says one sample was unsatisfactory and five tests are still pending. Private testing labs have reported 35…
Gibson County mayor issues state of emergency
GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- People in another local county are staying off the streets as concerns for COVID-19 increase. "It's not just about us as individuals. We have people out there carrying this…
City of Trenton orders businesses to close or use delivery
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The City of Trenton issued an executive order Tuesday, closing non-essential businesses and asking restaurants to switch to a to-go or delivery model. The order is similar to those issued by the City of Jackson, Milan and…
Medina mayor issues state of emergency
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina Mayor Vance Coleman has announced a state of emergency. Mayor Coleman stated that the orders originally issued Gov. Bill Lee are to be applied in the city. Gov. Lee's Executive Order 17 stated: Residents are to…
School closings through April due to coronavirus
The following list of schools that have extended their closures due to coronavirus after a March 24 recommendation by Gov. Bill Lee. In his announcement, Gov. Lee recommended schools remain closed through April 24. This page will be updated regularly…
Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close through April 24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has released a statement following Gov. Bill Lee's announcement Tuesday, recommending schools across the state remain closed until April 24. Below is Commissioner Schwinn's statement in full: “This is an unprecedented time…
High-risk inmates released from Henderson Co. jail
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke confirmed Tuesday that fewer than a dozen inmates have been released from the Henderson County jail due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sheriff Duke said the inmates who have been released were…
Bear hunting keeps children entertained while social distancing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trying to look for a way to get you and the kids out of the house while still maintaining social distancing? There's something you can do in the car, and…
667 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tennessee, 2 deaths
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 667 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, March 24. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson County – 1 Blount County…
Make-A-Wish asks for "Messages of Hope" amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Make-A-Wish Mid-South is facing a record number of wishes waiting to be granted as a result of the recent need to postpone travel due to COVID-19 concerns. 77% of wishes involve travel, and 38 local wishes…
Officials share details on Madison County COVID-19 patient
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first positive COVID-19 patient in Madison County is a 23-year-old woman who traveled to Miami by herself. "She had self quarantined herself during her illness. Until she became feverish…
COVID-19 Closures: What's closed and what's modified in Jackson
On Sunday, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued an executive order which closed some businesses, modified others, and designated certain types of work as essential. Below is a list of what is now closed, modified, and essential in Jackson.…
