Tips on preparing for coronavirus self-quarantine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As coronavirus fears ramp up across the nation, many are considering either self-quarantining or isolating themselves inside their homes. If you choose to do that, here are tips on…
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Tennessee Supreme Court limits judicial proceedings
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended all in-person judicial proceedings until March 31 in response to COVID-19 on Friday. A news release from the Gibson County General Sessions Court says pending court hearings and case reviews in the…
Coronavirus outbreak may impact local small businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, Kyle Spurgeon says if more people self-quarantine for the coronavirus, less people will be out and about visiting local small businesses, restaurants…
Church prepares for Sunday services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, large group gatherings are being postponed or canceled. What about church services? "Our maintenance and janitorial staff have been disinfecting, I mean, everything," Jacob Dowdy,…
Jackson-Madison County Library suspends programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library announced it will suspend all programs from March 16 to April 16. A news release from the library says events like story times, movies, child and…
Changes COVID-19 could bring to community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If someone is diagnosed with the coronavirus in Madison County, you'll likely know very quickly. "Once we are notified that we have a positive case in Madison County, we…
Jackson Chamber provides business guidelines on COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is sharing tips from the Centers for Disease Control on what to do before and if employees get sick. The CDC says that before employees get sick, employers should: Determine whether flexible…
Jackson City Court announces closure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Court announced Friday they will be closed to the public until April 1st. If you have court during this time, please call (731) 425-8292 beginning Monday to reschedule your court date. If you need to…
Tennessee coronavirus cases rise to 26
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed eight more cases of coronavirus in the state Friday, bringing the total of positive cases to 26. TDH announced the new cases via Twitter. Below is a list of the counties…
Henderson City Court postponed
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Tim Crowe, Assistant Chief of Police for Henderson Police Department, announced the postponement of traffic court Friday. Based on recent events regarding the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Henderson is postponing the March 18th 2020…
Freed-Hardeman University makes adjustments to spring semester
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is taking measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. FHU will take a two-week spring break from March 21 through April 5, and will begin serving students primarily online beginning April 6. FHU is taking…
Jackson State extends spring break
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The administration of Jackson State Community College has made the decision to extend spring break and cancel all classes through the week of March 16-20. All faculty and staff will report to work during the week of March…
Mobile job center coming to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mobile American Job Center is partnering with Jackson Madison County Library to help residents looking for employment. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (TDLWD) mobile American Job Center (MAJC) will be located at the Jackson…
Churches, universities prepare for coronavirus impacts
JACKSON, Tenn.--Although there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madison County, the virus could impact our area in other ways. With 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tennessee, how does it impact…
Lane College, Union University transitioning to online classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College and Union University are both making adjustments to the Spring 2020 semester in response to coronavirus concerns. Lane College will be moving to remote classes for the remainder of the semester. Beginning March 23, classes…
