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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting into a car on March 9 is in custody, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says 25-year-old Keondrae Jackson, of Stanton, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of crashing a stolen truck in Middle Tennessee and running from officers. In a news release, investigators say a white Ford F-350 was reported stolen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced Tuesday that access to the campus will be restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news release, college officials say only key and essential personnel will be allowed on all JSCC…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department is seeking suspects involved in a theft Monday night. According to a news release, around 9 p.m. on March 23, officers responded to an alarm call at J & B Small Engines on…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson Police are investigating a fatal wreck. Police say one person died and four others were injured in the crash, involving two vehicles. It happened around 11:40 Monday night on North Highland Ave. near Otis St. The four…
JACKSON, Tenn.--"We received notification of our first positive COVID-19 case in Madison County," said Kimberly Tedford, Director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Tedford said this patient was treated at the…
