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Multiplying Good: Shelley Hayes

A field trip permission slip requiring students to wear tennis shoes at an event is what ended up inspiring West Tennessee Healthcare's Shelley Hayes to take action. "It really lights…

126,393 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,289 deaths, 5,554 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 126,393 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, August 12. In addition, 1,289 people have died and 5,554 have been hospitalized. Another 87,290 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

Mayor Conger: 'We have the largest number of COVID patients for any hospital in the State of Tennessee'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Certain numbers are showing masks are working to some extent in Madison County, but the hospital is hitting record high numbers of COVID-19 patients. "We have the largest number of…

Congressman Kustoff reacts to Trump's latest executive order

BELLS, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff made his rounds at local businesses Wednesday morning, asking how he can help constituents. "What I hear from a lot of them is one -- 'Thank you…

Congressman Kustoff speaks with business owners at restaurant in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff had breakfast with his constituents at The Front Porch in Bells. He spoke with several business owners and republican party members. The conversations surrounded their personal experiences with COVID-19, and what Kustoff can do…

164 marijuana plants found growing at Hardin Co. home

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man is in custody after investigators found 164 marijuana plants growing behind a home in Crump. Investigators say they received a call from a Tennessee Highway Patrol pilot about marijuana growing on Highway…

Dancing with the STARs fundraiser postponed due to COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center's annual Dancing with the STARs fundraiser has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. According to a news release, the event will be held at the Jackson Fairgrounds on May 6, 2021. The…

'Ice cream truck' serves Savannah nursing home residents

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Kimberly Finley sent in this video from Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah. She says their Director Diane Garner always comes up with many creative ideas to accommodate residents and…

31 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 1,559 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 1,559. The new cases include 18 men and 12 women between 8-years-old and 76-years-old.…

Gov. Bill Lee holds COVID-19 briefing, talks school reopening

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn says COVID-19 affects many students and families across the state, with schools shutting down since March, and new safety protocols going…

Officials give updates on Madison County parks

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Park officials met Tuesday for their monthly meeting. Members with Madison County Parks and Recreation Department spoke about updates and arena plans located at Young Park, as well as updates on the Beech Bluff Recreation Center.…