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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 7,419 new cases, 653,869 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, January 10. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …

Average US price of gas up 9 cents a gallon to $2.35

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 9 cents a gallon over the past three weeks to $2.35. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that a rise in crude oil prices…

Tennessee man charged in 2019 death of 4-month-old daughter

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man has been arrested on charges of murdering his 4-month-old daughter. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 29-year-old Paul Morgan Beard of Johnson City was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the…

65 new COVID-19 cases, two additional deaths confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says those deaths include: An 83-year-old man An 80-year-old man The department says 149…

Tennessee is 1st to be approved for Medicaid block grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee has become the first state in the nation to be approved to receive funding in a lump sum for its Medicaid program through a block grant program. Republicans contend that states…

Shoppers react to mall store closing

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Macy's department store has decided to close its local mall location. If you're a regular customer of Macy's you might want to make your way to the store before it…

Couple celebrates 50th anniversary in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee couple is celebrating a special milestone. Linda and Flake Hudson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. The two have been together since age 17 and 19.…

Local charities join together for food drive

JACKSON, Tenn. —Local charities are giving back to those in need in the Jackson community. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, Men on the Move, and Benton Future Leaders of Tennessee hosted their first food…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 5,844 new cases, 646,450 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Saturday, January 9. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …

Sheriff's office warns of phone scam in Dyer County

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a recent phone scam. An individual is calling several residents posing to be a Law Enforcement Officer. He is calling individuals about... Posted by Dyer County…

Tennessee to launch COVID-19 vaccine appointment system

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials are launching a statewide online scheduling system in the coming days for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said Friday that the change aims to prevent long lines of people who wait…

76 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 9,481 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 76 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Saturday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 9,481. Those patients range…