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New program offers rent relief to Tennesseans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program is aiming to help Tennesseans struggling to pay rent and utilities. A news release from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency says both renters and landlords can apply for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. “The…

WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's emergencies chief says it's “premature” and “unrealistic” to think that the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year. But Dr. Michael Ryan said Monday that the recent arrival of effective…

Countries urge drug companies to share vaccine know-how

PARIS (AP) — The new head of the World Trade Organization is joining calls for pharmaceutical companies to share their coronavirus vaccine know-how and technology more broadly in the developing world. The comments today are part of a growing demand…

Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,905 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,905. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to…

Some lawmakers continue to spread COVID-19 misinformation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency actions since the coronavirus outbreak began. Now that legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation. In their own comments or by inviting skeptics…

Local university host virtual music series

MARTIN, Tenn. --Music students at a local university hosted a music series with a popular guest. The University of Tennessee at Martin's Music Department is hosting multiple musical series, guiding music majors through…

First US J&J vaccine doses shipping Sunday night

WASHINGTON — Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on Tuesday. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced that the entire stockpile…

Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School System announces Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role. According to the release, the longtime basketball coach for North Side High School will be leaving his current role to pursue school administration…

Health Dept. to open additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments

JACKSON, Tenn. — According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will open additional vaccine appointments on Monday, March 1 to eligible residents 65-years-old or older. Per the release eligible Madison Co. residents in this phase can…

Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,899 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,899. Those new patients range in age from 21-years-old to 74-years-old. There…

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