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23 Madison Co. residents approved for COVID-19 testing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that 23 Madison County residents were approved for coronavirus testing. As of Saturday, 23 were tested with 12 results being negative and 10 still pending, according to the health department's…

Tennessee reports first virus death, elderly man in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has recorded its first death from complications linked to the new coronavirus. Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the death late Friday of a 73-year-old man with underlying health conditions, calling it a tragic loss of…

371 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 371 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday. The announcement via Facebook and Twitter. For more information on COVID-19, go to the Centers for Disease Control website,…

Dyersburg State to close 3 locations

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it will be closing three of its locations. The locations in Dyersburg, Covington and Trenton will be closed to the public, according to a news release from Dyersburg State. Dyersburg State announced…

UPDATE: Chester Co. COVID-19 patient treated in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed the a case of COVID-19 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Friday. In a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare says the patient lives in Chester County, but was treated in Madison County.…

Officials speak about Hardin Co. COVID-19 case

HARDIN, CO. Tenn. -- Hardin County joined the growing list of counties with COVID-19 cases. "The mayor was contacted by the health department to advise that they had one confirmed case as…

1 confirmed case of coronavirus in Chester County

CHESTER CO., Tenn. -- The Chester County Board of Education and the director of schools have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Chester County. The board says they were notified of the case by Tennessee health officials on Friday. Everyone…

Local facility makes changes due to COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health facility is making some changes due to COVID-19. In efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect patients and healthcare workers, visitors are prohibited in…

Tax deadline pushed back to July

WASHINGTON -- You now have more time to file your taxes. The deadline has been moved from April 15 to July 15. "Hopefully by that time we’ll have people getting back to their…

Madison County declares state of emergency

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County declares a state of emergency as the coronavirus outbreak continues. "Madison County takes aggressive steps to contain the COVID-19 virus, including the restriction of public gatherings, bars…

Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office announces policy changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced a change in policy on Friday. A news release from the sheriff’s office says deputies will be taking reports for certain non-emergencies over the phone if there is not a need…

Jackson police seek persons of interest in alleged theft

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in an alleged theft. On Tuesday, a victim reported that her purse was taken from a shopping cart in the Walmart…

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