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University Outreach offers free self-paced courses

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is offering 10 free non-degree self-paced courses through University Outreach that include both hard and soft skills relevant to the current job market. The courses are open to the public and…

Tennessee tourism locations take financial hit amid pandemic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee tourist spots like Casey Jones Village in Jackson have taken a financial hit since nonessential businesses closed in March as part of the response to the new coronavirus outbreak. But there's hope for the future.…

141 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new positive COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning. The patients are a 40-year-old woman, a 54-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man. Health department officials say none of these patients are…

TVA partners with JEA in COVID-19 response fund

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund received a boost through a contribution from the Jackson Energy Authority, matched by the COVID-19 Community Care Fund of the TVA. The TVA COVID-19 Fund was established to help local power companies…

Jackson Christian student celebrates 17th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson teen received a special happy birthday surprise from the community and her loved ones. Jackson Christian School student Olivia Gaston celebrated 17 years on Tuesday! The coronavirus didn't…

West Tennessee Healthcare discusses revenue decline

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare board approved several resolutions during their April meeting. The first resolution gives the board access to have a meeting each month. "It allows this board to…

County, city mayor discuss phases of reopening

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city and county mayor of the Hub City met virtually to help inform the public about our economy. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger went…

Trump to order meat processing plants to remain open

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will sign an executive order meant to stave off a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on American supermarket shelves because of the coronavirus. The order will use the Defense Production Act to…

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