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Governor Bill Lee holds a COVID-19 media briefing on Thursday, June 18.
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Tennessee partners with brands to provide free, low-cost masks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Economic Recovery Group has partnered with over 30 brands to create the Tennessee Strong Mask Movement, according to a news release from the governor's office. The release says the partnership will provide Tennesseans with nearly 300,000…
32,829 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 509 deaths, 2,209 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 32,829 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, June 18. In addition, 509 people have died and 2,209 have been hospitalized. Another 21,949 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Casting Crowns to perform at Birdsong Drive-In
CAMDEN, Tenn. — Birdsong Drive-In announced Thursday they will host a live, in-person Casting Crowns concert on August 29. The concert is part of Awakening Events’ Drive-In Theater Tour that provides live entertainment while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. Attendees…
Art bonds local mother, daughter during pandemic
MILAN, Tenn. -- Erika Townsend, a Milan nurse and mother, is making the most out of this pandemic by creating chalk art with her daughter Addison. Erika says she saw chalk art ideas on Pinterest and thought it…
194 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three more Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 194, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patients are: a 31-year-old woman, who is not…
Parents, students express concerns over returning to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What will the return to school look like for students in the fall as the the coronavirus pandemic continues? "Somebody is going to have it and then they're going…
JPD investigates shooting on Ridgemont Road
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence in east Jackson early Wednesday evening. Investigators with the Jackson Police Department say they are investigating a shooting involving two locations, one on Ridgemont…
Petition calls for removal of Confederate monument in Haywood Co.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in one local community are asking for a statue to be removed from county property. "The courthouse is a place that's supposed to represent all people, but having…
Construction ahead of schedule for Johnnie Hale Stadium
MILAN, Tenn. -- The lights will soon shine a at a newly remodeled stadium. "With COVID, with the tornado hitting one of the concrete companies in Middle Tennessee, and then with all…
Dyer County sees COVID-19 case spike
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee county is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. As of Wednesday, Dyer County has 116 confirmed cases of the virus, with 62 recovered. According to Dyer County Mayor Chris Young, the case count…
Local students recognized by Jackson Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Jackson Rotary Club recognized 10 local students as their 2020 annual scholarship award recipients. Schools select a student each month to attend Jackson Rotary Club meetings as a…
Fuel factory produces hand sanitizer in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An inside look at the VP Racing Fuels factory in Huntingdon shows them producing sanitizer in an effort to combat the COVID-19 crisis. "We produce roughly 30,000 gallons a day. We have product available in 5 gallon…
Milan Fire Department seeks IDs in vehicle fire investigation
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two individuals are wanted for questioning in connection to a vehicle fire that occurred on the evening of Sunday, June 7. A news release from the Milan Fire Department says officials are investigating the fire as an arson.…
32,143 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 497 deaths, 2,180 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 32,143 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, June 17. In addition, 497 people have died and 2,180 have been hospitalized. Another 21,282 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
