Salons prepare to reopen following close contact guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Something a lot of us need right now: a haircut. But before the clippers can touch your head, your barbers are having to make some big changes. Thursday, Governor…
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Milan Subway uses famous faces to promote social distancing
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local sandwich shop is displaying celebrity faces to encourage social distancing. The Milan Subway found a fun way to social distance and use limited seats. They placed pictures of celebrities on places guests are not allowed…
Hardin County Schools announce new meal delivery program
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County Schools announced a new program that will deliver free meals to students' doorsteps through at least June 30. The program, called "Meals-to-You", is a partnership between the school district, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,…
No new cases of COVID 19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 90 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed overnight in Madison County, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. As of Friday, 145 positive cases have been reported in Madison County. Director Kim Tedford said 90…
Discovery Park of America announces reopening plans
UNION CITY, Tenn.—Discovery Park of America will remain closed to the public through May 2020, however the museum and heritage park is planning to reopen the outside areas for members only on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, following…
Gyms to start reopening in parts of the state May 1
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- As part of Governor Bill Lee's plans, another set of facilities are set to reopen. "I'm so excited! I'm so appreciative of our members because they've been so patient through…
JMCSS leaders discuss 2020-2021 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday afternoon, members of the Jackson-Madison County School System's budget committee met to discuss the district's finances. First on the agenda was the contract to construct a new Madison Academic…
City Council reviews agenda for May meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger and members of the Jackson city council virtually met Thursday afternoon to review the agenda for May's meeting. Members discussed the city's budget for next year, as…
UTM names reentry task force for COVID-19
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin chancellor Dr. Keith Carver has named a reentry task force, which will recommend steps for the university to move forward during COVID-19, according to a news release. Because of the pandemic, the…
Hardin County prepares for businesses to reopen
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many businesses across the state have started reopening this week, with restaurants opening on Monday and retail businesses on Wednesday. Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis says this is just the first phase of reopening for most…
TCA hosts cap and gown pickup for students
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trinity Christian Academy continued a yearly tradition for its graduating seniors. Usually, the TCA seniors will pick up their cap and gown and have a fiesta party. This year, the…
Drive-up birthday party held for local principal
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of teachers didn't let the coronavirus stop their birthday celebration. The staff at Isaac Lane Elementary School did a birthday drive-up for their principal, Richard Willis, Thursday…
Library urges people to return books; plans to offer curbside service
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library says they're not sure when they will open again--but they are urging those who have checked out a book or any other items to…
10,735 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 199 deaths, 1,045 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 10,735 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, April 30. In addition, 199 people have died, and 1,045 are hospitalized. Another 5,338 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
145 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An additional case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 145, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the newest patient is a 66-year-old…
