COVID-19 in Tennessee: 689 new cases, 775,693 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 1. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
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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…
Madison County Highway Dept. working to fix roads following rain, snow
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Just when the severe weather ended, the Madison County Highway Department is back at work -- this time, cleaning up the damage. "We had water over the…
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…
New Hub City restaurant offers 5-Star dining experience
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new local restaurant offering a 5-Star dining experience has opened to the public in Jackson. Nineteen-B is located in the Stonebrook shopping center in North Jackson. The restaurant is showcased…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,117 new cases, 775,004 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county.
Local church celebrates Black History Month and HBCU's
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church celebrates the last day of Black History Month. Historic First Baptist Church is spreading light on Black History Month, but wants to make an impact that…
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…
Local organization hosts annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction
JACKSON, Tenn.--A special event was held to help raise funds for families across West Tennessee. The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse hosted its annual dinner and auction to shed a light on its cause. For…
