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67 tested at first Madison County coronavirus drive-thru

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County opened their first COVID-19 drive-thru testing facility Thursday, but the results were not what health officials expected. Health officials were prepared for hundreds of…

Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received positive test results from a private laboratory for a third case of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday. The patient is a 73-year-old female who recently traveled out of state.…

Toyota Motor Manufacturing to close through April 17

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing announced Wednesday that they plan to extend their original closure date through April 17. In a statement, facility leaders say they plan to resume production at the North American plants on April 20. The…

Where can you get a test in Madison Co. for COVID-19?

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As more patients across Tennessee are being tested for COVID-19, or coronavirus, more clinics and healthcare facilities are offering testing. Several clinics and facilities in Madison County have tests available for patients who are concerned about or…

Governor Lee announces funding for victims of early March tornadoes

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--On March 3, Tennessee was impacted by widespread tornadoes and severe storms causing 25 weather-related fatalities and over 4,000 structures destroyed. Thursday, Governor Bill Lee announced funding coming to the areas impacted. In west Tennessee, this includes Benton and…

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--"COVID assessment drive thru testing site tomorrow," said Kimberly Tedford, Director of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. In Wednesday's news conference, health officials from Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and…

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…

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