Classes begin at UT Martin, pandemic's impact apparent on campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Monday morning was quiet on UT Martin's campus. While one class met in the middle of the quad, some students weren't even on campus. "50% of our classes are…
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South Gibson High School confirms athlete tests positive for COVID-19
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- South Gibson County High School confirmed Monday in a Facebook post that a student-athlete tested positive for COVID-19. According to the post, the school was made aware Monday that the student tested positive over the weekend.…
134,744 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,387 deaths, 5,881 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases 134,744 of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, August 17. In addition, 1,387 people have died and 5,881 have been hospitalized. Another 94,812 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Lifeline, local restaurants join to present "In This Together Blood Drive"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is joining with local restaurants to present the "In This Together Blood Drive." The first 60 donors will receive a coupon for one free meal deal from one of four restaurants: Latham's, Mulligans, Old…
Daily COVID increase in Madison County down, hospital funding still an issue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County saw its smallest increase in positive cases in a while Monday morning, with just 21 new cases. But health officials say that could be because weekends are…
Free face masks to be distributed at East Jackson Church of Christ
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has joined with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks. The masks will be available to be picked up while…
21 new cases of COVID-19; 1,786 total cases in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of positive residents to 1,786. Those patients range in age from 2-months-old to 68-years-old. The…
Local gym donates school supplies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local gym gives back to students starting school. Atlas Fitness held a pop up yoga class, and your ticket in the door was a school supply donation. Community members donated pencils, pens, highlighters, and several other…
Circles of Hope brings in over one million dollars
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event raises over one million dollars to help children. The Circles of Hope telethon raises money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. "We…
6-year-old dies following Hardin County boating collision
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a second person has died following a boating incident on Pickwick Lake. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, two boats collided in Dry Creek cove, according to a news release from the…
COVID-19 causes changes to back-to-school shopping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School starts August 24, and for many, shopping this year is a bit different with the new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. Dr. Bede Anyanwu, a parent of four, says the stores look empty compared to previous years…
Jackson police investigating Tricia Cove incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating an incident that occurred on Tricia Cove in south Jackson. Jackson police say they received a call about a disturbance around 2:15 p.m. There are currently no details on the incident, as it…
133,708 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,366 deaths, 5,847 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 133,708 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, August 16. In addition, 1,366 people have died and 5,847 have been hospitalized. Another 92,655 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
1 killed, another injured in Pickwick Lake boating incident
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Saturday. Around 3 p.m. on Pickwick Lake in Dry Creek cove, two personal boats collided, according to a news release from the…
Health department confirms 1 death, 34 new cases of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another COVID-19 patient has died, and another 34 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 88-year-old man died on Saturday due to complications…
