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1 case of COVID-19 confirmed in Henderson Co.

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray says the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a case of COVID-19 in the county. The mayor says the health department is working with the patient, who is being quarantined at this time.…

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts Appalachian Trail dreams

COSBY, Tenn. (AP) - Hikers on the Appalachian Trail face difficult decisions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens: postpone a dream or ignore warnings and keep hiking. Alexandra Eagle and Jonathan Hall planned for a year before setting out March 9…

Restaurant makes changes during pandemic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many restaurants made changes to their operations in response to orders from officials. Old Town Spaghetti Store in Jackson recently added a delivery driver and offers curbside service. Employees wear gloves while carrying orders out to customers.…

Official answers questions about applying for unemployment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to leaders with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, more than 123,000 people have filed for unemployment in the last two weeks. "Many of those people have never had to access to the unemployment…

Locals prepare for shelter at home order

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before the shelter at home order goes into effect, many people spent the day preparing for an extended period of time at home in Jackson. Shoppers headed out to their local Kroger and Walmart stores to pick…

27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 27 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says the two positive cases are from the March 26 drive-thru assessment site at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The health department…

Tennessee’s newly unemployed hit benefits site in droves

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's job losses are soaring in the coronavirus pandemic. New unemployment claims in Tennessee climbed to about 94,500 last week, up from 39,100 the previous week and 2,700 three weeks ago. With the huge influx, applicants…

Jacksonians head out to buy last minute supplies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are heading to stores to grab some last minute supplies. Friday afternoon, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris announced they are issuing a shelter at home order. Shoppers headed out to…

Herd of 4 bison euthanized after escape from preserve

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee said four bison that escaped from a private hunting preserve were euthanized after attempts to recapture the animals failed. The small herd broke loose from an enclosed area and had been roaming through…

Healthcare company offers easier way to visit doctor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company is making it easier to get a doctor's visit, and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. Fast Pace Telehealth is providing care to patients in the comfort of their homes…

Dyersburg State to change schedule for spring semester

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced changes to its spring semester schedule. A release from the college says all Thursday classes will be in session until April 9, and all classes will be held May 4 through May…

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