Jackson streets empty as businesses close doors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Businesses across the Hub City are starting to close. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt got out to take a look around. "There's nobody around you. It kind…
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TWRA suspends in-person services at offices
NASHVILLE -- In response to COVID-19 and in order to comply with social distancing recommendations from the CDC and Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is suspending in-person service at all TWRA offices. Until further notice offices will…
Physicians Quality Care offers new entrances in COVID-19 response
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care opened Friday with three separate clinics to isolate non-infectious primary care and occupational medicine visits, COVID-19 concerns, and other non-COVID illnesses and injuries. Each clinic has its own entrance, waiting area, and exam rooms…
Mayor Scott Conger speaks on executive order
JACKSON, Tenn.-- An executive order from Mayor Scott Conger said restaurants, cafeterias and dining establishments will operate at normal business hours but are limited to only offering food delivery and take out services. It…
Church service streamed to Facebook to protect members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several churches across West Tennessee have switched to online streaming for Sunday service due to the coronavirus. One of those churches is Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jackson. "It is different today…
Prayers requested for congregation member with COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As cases of confirmed coronavirus rise in the state, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital treats its first case. The lead minister at Skyline Church of Christ, Eric Petty, posted on the…
26 Madison Co. residents approved for COVID-19 testing
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that 26 Madison County residents were approved for coronavirus testing. As of Sunday, 26 were tested with 15 results being negative and 10 still pending, according to the health department’s…
505 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 505 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday. The announcement was made via Facebook and Twitter. For more information on COVID-19, go to the Centers for Disease…
Jackson mayor issues state of emergency, mandates for businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has issued a state of emergency and a mandate for businesses following a similar announcement from Gov. Bill Lee. A news release from the mayor’s office states all retail stores must practice social…
Gov. Bill Lee issues executive order for businesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order calling for an alternative business model across the state, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Executive Order 17 will prohibit the social gathering of more than…
Hardin Co. officials search for missing man
HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- Officials in Hardin County are asking for the public to be on the look out for 36-year-old Timothy Sellers. A news release from Hardin County Emergency Communications says Sellers was last seen walking down Highway 57…
Jackson mayor to close non-essential businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a Facebook and Twitter post, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger stated he will announce a closure of non-essential businesses. The posts from Mayor Conger state: "It has become overwhelmingly apparent that we must take every step that…
Residents react to COVID-19 at JMCGH
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People in Jackson speak out after learning about the first case of COVID-19 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Some residents say they'll keep taking precautions to keep themselves and their families…
Security company stays open while your business closes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local security company plans to keep watch during the cornavirus shutdown. Maxxguard in Jackson will stay open during the pandemic and offer its security, armed courier and patrol services 24/7. Workers…
Officials speak about COVID-19 hospital case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department were notified of a confirmed case of COVID-19. "Yesterday the hospital was notified that we have a patient that…
