The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 4,138 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, April 7. In addition, 72 people have died, and 408 are hospitalized. Another 466 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday's COVID-19 update from the health department looked a little different, as meetings are now online. The health department has received all of the tests back from the drive…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing and assaulting a 93-year-old man last week. Police say Tacarra Lynette Turner, 24, is charged with robbery, aggravated burglary, assault and theft of property. Police say officers…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What does crime look like now that most people are staying at home? Tuesday morning, Madison County Sheriff John Mehr said since everyone is at home, crime has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in their first virtual press conference Tuesday. The additional case brings Madison County's total number of positive cases to 45. Health department director Kim Tedford…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Mayor David Livingston confirmed Tuesday that a resident has died from a coronavirus-related illness. Mayor Livingston did not confirm the resident's identity, but said the death was confirmed Monday afternoon. Haywood County reported five…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police confirmed in a post on Facebook Tuesday morning that two department employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The department said in the post that four employees were tested for the virus. Two tested negative. Two…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee and the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation are working to fill the gap for displaced workers who do not qualify for traditional unemployment benefits. "United Way is here to serve," said United Way…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI says COVID-19 related online phishing schemes are becoming more common. Schools and businesses have had to find ways to work remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The use…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's work sessions and meeting of the Jackson-Madison County School Board is being held online by video conference because of the COVID-19 outbreak. At Monday's work session there were…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A news release from Tennessee Historical Commission says nine sites across Tennessee have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Sitka School in Gibson County, Stanton School in Haywood County, Ripley Fire Lookout Tower in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state will distribute $200 million in grants. "Local governments have also felt the extra strain of COVID-19, our fiscal year 21 budget set aside $200…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation announced it will be making a cumulative donation of $10,000. A news release from Gibson EMC says the donation will be made to food banks across multiple counties. “We are concerned that many…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education partnered with PBS stations across the state to offer students from first through eighth grade more educational programs from their homes. The partnership started…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray confirmed Monday a second case of COVID-19 was reported in the county. Henderson County reported their first case of the virus Sunday. Mayor Bray confirmed the second positive case in a…
