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Carroll County closing facilities to public

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- Carroll County's public facilities will close due to a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to a news release from Mayor Joseph Butler. The release says county-owned facilities, with some exceptions, will begin to close immediately. Essential public…

22 Madison Co. residents tested for COVID-19, no positives reported

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department released updated numbers Friday, confirming 22 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. No patients have tested positive at this time. In a news release, the department says 12 tests have…

One confirmed COVID-19 case in Gibson County

GIBSON, CO., Tenn. -- "There has been a positive result, unfortunately," says Gibson County Mayor Tom Witherspoon. Mayor Witherspoon confirms one positive case of COVID-19 in Gibson County Friday morning. "We are…

Coronavirus case confirmed in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis confirmed Friday in a news release that one person has tested positive for coronavirus. In the statement, Davis says the patient is quarantined and is working with the health department. Hardin…

Health Department launches COVID-19 hotline

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has launched a Jackson-Madison County COVID-19 Public Information Line effective at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The hotline number is (731) 240-1771 and will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday…

Carroll Co. residents react to coronavirus case

CARROLL CO., Tenn. -- One of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in rural West Tennessee was announced in Carroll County on Thursday. "It's a little scary," resident Suzanne Dillingham said. "The simple fact that we don't know who it…

Police equipment among items found in Trenton drug bust

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Dozens of guns, police equipment and drugs were found during a search of a Trenton home Wednesday night. The 28th Judicial District Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force confirmed 36 weapons, handcuffs, a bulletproof vest, police equipment,…

JACOA approves COVID-19 leave policy for employees

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Board of Directors recently approved adding a COVID-19 leave policy. This would allow for any JACOA employee, part-time or full-time, that has either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or…

Gibson County COVID-19 case confirmed

GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- Mayor Thomas Witherspoon confirmed in a news release Friday the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Gibson County. Officials are coordinating with the Tennessee Department of Health and the local healthcare community to ensure resident's safety.…

JTA Transfer Center to close for two weeks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority has announced its transfer center on East Main Street will close for two weeks, starting Friday night. The closure will be in effect starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, according to a…

COVID-19 appears in rural West Tennessee

DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-- Multiple counties in rural West Tennessee confirmed cases of Coronavirus. "Our government is doing everything they can, and it's going to be up to the people because we're all…

JTA continue to run 'on schedule' despite COVID-19 concerns

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Transit Authority says their buses are continuing to run as normal even with the threat of Covid-19. JTA officials are asking bus riders to sit outside under the covered awning at the transfer center instead of inside…

Coronavirus case confirmed in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Mayor Joseph G. Butler announced in a news release Thursday the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Carroll County. The patient has a mild course of illness and is currently recovering in quarantine. Officials are coordinating with…

Unemployment options amid coronavirus pandemic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people are concerned about losing their jobs or being laid-off due to the coronavirus pandemic. As more cases of COVID-19 are reported across the state, many businesses are temporarily closing,…

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