Fairground testing, executive order plans discussed in COVID-19 update
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city and county's executive stay at home order could last a few more weeks. "Yeah I think it's the plan to go through the end of the month,"…
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Police body cam shows runaway pig pursuit
STAMFORD, Conn. (CBS Newspath) -- Police officers in Stamford, Connecticut chased a pig on the run last week. They said the “pursuit” lasted about 45 minutes before an officer trapped the animal under a…
Tennessee truck fire ruins N95 masks, medical gowns
CARTHAGE, Tenn. (AP) — First responders say medical masks and protective surgical gowns were destroyed when a tractor-trailer caught fire on a highway in Tennessee. News outlets report first responders confirmed N95 respirator masks and special hospital gowns were in…
Illinois man dies while fishing on Reelfoot Lake
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after an Illinois man died Sunday while fishing at Reelfoot Lake. The TWRA says 63-year-old David Blue, of Mascoutah, Ill., was identified as the boater. TWRA says wildlife officers…
Funerals complicated by coronavirus pandemic
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CBS Newspath) -- Losing a loved one is devastating any time, but safety restrictions and limitations during the COVID-19 pandemic have made those losses even more challenging for families and funeral…
Wildlife Federation to host outdoor training in June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is already planning for the expiration of stay-at-home orders with outdoor training. These training courses are for dedicated outdoorsmen and women who want to share their experience and…
Madison Co. Commission to hold virtual April meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "To be honest, it's totally new to all of us, to be Zoom meeting," County Commissioner Jeff Wall said. The 25 Madison County Commissioners will be conducting business as usual…
Over 1,000 tested for COVID-19 at drive-thru test site
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and West Tennessee Healthcare were all suited up and swabbing for COVID-19 at the Jackson Fairgrounds drive-thru testing site on Sunday. As of…
Protesters rally at Madison Co. Courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Across the state of Tennessee, people in major cities are gathering at their main government buildings to protest what they are calling the removal of constitutional rights. Sunday, people gathered outside…
100 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional three cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 100. The health department says the most recent cases include: 1-year-old male (hospitalization unknown) 49-year-old male (hospitalized) 59-year-old female…
7,070 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 148 deaths, 724 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 7,070 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, April 19. In addition, 148 people have died, and 724 are hospitalized. Another 3,344 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
Huntingdon police to help deliver groceries
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon police announced they are partnering with Cash Saver in Huntingdon to get groceries to those most at-risk to coronavirus. A Facebook post by the Huntingdon Police Department says those most at-risk can order from Cash Savers,…
Marshals: Man wanted for murder caught by K-9
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities said a Tennessee man wanted for killing another man and wounding a juvenile was arrested after being confronted by a K-9 officer. U.S. Marshals said Curdarreion Wilson was captured Thursday. Memphis police were called to…
Hardin County churches host community drive in worship
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A community brings the church to an unlikely place. Saturday afternoon consisted of windows down and prayers up for many in Hardin County. A joint worship service was hosted by several…
Crockett County man writes quarantine songs
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County residents look to a new artist to get them through tough times. "I haven't left my house in Quincy, Tennessee. They call it the quarantine," Michael H. Avery…
