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Dyersburg police to limit contact with public

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department confirmed Wednesday, March 18, that officers will be limiting face-to-face contact with the general public. This means that officers responding to low and medium priority calls will contact the complainant or victim by…

WIC now offering services by phone

JACKSON, Tenn. – In response to the declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin providing Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services by phone starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Staff will schedule, receive,…

Jackson restaurants offering delivery, to-go, curbside

Delivery Options: The Old Country Store (Waitr) https://www.caseyjones.com/ (731) 668-1223 Woodstock Bake Shop (Waitr or Grubhub) http://www.woodstockbakeshop.com/ (731) 554-1969 - Innsdale Cove (731) 554-7336 - East Baltimore St Asia Garden - waiving their delivery fee! asiagardenjackson.com (731) 668-9024 Rock'N Dough…

Madison Co. Election Commission discusses election, COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Tuesday afternoon at the Election Commission office. Members went over inspection of voter registration forms on a quarterly basis. The commission will function as the…

6 historical sites to receive over $109,000 in grants

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wars Commission announced over $109,000 in grants to projects across the state. In a news release, the commission says the grants will fund six projects across six counties, including Parkers Crossroads. Parkers Crossroads will receive…

COVID-19 leaves impact on local events

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From fundraisers to corporate meetings, events across Jackson are being impacted due to COVID-19. Some of these bigger events included the American Kennel Club Dog Show that was planned for March…

West Tennessee Healthcare announces visitor changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announces changes in their visitation policy due to COVID-19. To visit Jackson-Madison County General or other West Tennessee Healthcare facilities, visitors will undergo a screening before going inside.…

Country comes together through social distancing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From hippos to Olaf, the world is coming together to make social distancing not friendship distancing. "Welcome to the Cincinnati Zoo. My name is Jennah. I am a keep in the…

Local schools prepare lunches for students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools are just one of many that have closed due to the coronavirus. "Times are tough and that's when you got to stand up even more…

Students begin transition to home-school format

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students across West Tennessee are officially starting their new normal Tuesday, but how did they make it work? School, home, it may be hard to tell the difference right…

Weakley County Schools serves over 200 meals

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools served 264 meals across six locations on Tuesday. A news release from the school system says staff served a complete lunch, as well as an additional milk and breakfast item. The release says…

12 Madison Co. residents tested for COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says 12 residents were approved for COVID-19 testing. A news release from the department says nine have tested negative, while three cases are still pending. The release says this number does not…

Jackson Energy Authority suspends disconnections

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Energy Authority recognizes that the COVID-19 crisis presents challenging financial circumstances. To help reduce the impact on customers, JEA has suspended disconnections for non-payment until further notice. However, please know that while services will not be…

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