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…
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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…
Business owner, residents react to COVID-19 guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How are new guidelines from President Trump and more positive cases affecting West Tennesseans? At Old Hickory Mall, mall leaders say that since the outbreak their hours have stayed the same.…
COVID-19 continues to threaten blood supply
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, blood drives have been cancelled. A local blood service is issuing an emergency need for blood. Officials with Lifeline Blood Services says 11 blood drives were…
Superhero rises to fight coronavirus in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- We have first responders in place to protect us against crime, but do we have someone to protect us against the coronavirus? Well now we do! He goes by the name…
Local caterer offers free delivery amid pandemic
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local catering service is helping out those suffering during the coronovirus pandemic. CoCo's Medina and CoCo's Martin is offering free delivery to those in need. They can make fresh sandwiches,…
Local councilman helps Nashville tornado victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city councilman is helping tornado victims. Councilman Johnny Dodd and community members are helping support Nashville in their time of need. They are collecting much needed cleaning and…
West Tennessee mayors share preventive measures COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency Monday. "Everyday we will meet to discuss how the city is responding to this pandemic and…
Social distancing helps prevent spread of illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Social distancing: What is it and why do we need to do it? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, social distancing is physically putting space between you and other people…
Schools close to prevent the spread of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday morning, Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement urging every school district in the state to close by Friday, March 20 as a response to the spreading coronavirus pandemic.…
Tips to help build up a healthy immune system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are other ways you can protect yourself from COVID-19, other than washing your hands. You can have a strong immune system. So how can you keep your immune…
