If you're an AncestryDNA® customer, you could be helping in the fight against COVID-19. AncestryDNA® is asking existing customers to participate in a short survey that will help researchers gain a deeper understanding of COVID-19 by searching for a genomic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total to 167, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent patients are a 14-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman. Health…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee officials are extending free pandemic child care for essential workers until mid-August, while letting more categories of workers qualify for the program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says the expansion covers essential workers in…
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -- Bryan Nerren is a pastor with the International House of Prayer Ministries in Shelbyville. In October of last year, Nerren and other ministers traveled to India for mission trip, but something unexpected happened. "We arrived at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Liberty Technology Magnet High School had 183 students on the field at the Ballpark for their graduation. Students walked in as they heard their family and friends cheering. Faculty members say they were excited to hold graduation…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local town is celebrating their high school seniors with a farewell parade. It's a tradition for Peabody High School seniors to parade through the halls of their high school before graduating. Due to classes being cancelled…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local artist adds some pizzazz to a temporary place for animals looking for a forever home. "People walk in this way, and it would be the first thing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students celebrated their graduation at a different venue. Madison Academic Magnet High School celebrated 76 students from their graduating class of 2020 at the Ballpark. Families and friends spaced out in the stands to cheer on their…
NASHVEILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee signed another executive order help reopen the state. Gov. Lee says he has signed a new order that will allow groups of up to 50 people to participate in social and recreational activities together.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Thursday to discuss the impact COVID-19 had on the city's economy. "Most notably our sales tax, the impact that the coronavirus has had…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School held a social distancing drive-thru graduation for their students, and it was quite emotional. Parents lined up and drove through. Each student received a certificate, a gift and photo. "Their end of eighth grade…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A virtual resource fair is helping connect Tennesseans with local employers. The Virtual Employment and Education Resource Fair will provide job seekers with employment opportunities through the internet and through videoconferencing, according to a news release from…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Shots rang out in Milan on Wednesday during two separate shootings, just hours apart. The second shooting left one man dead around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday night. "Patrol went to the location on Anderson Street where they received…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College has released the spring 2020 dean's list and honor roll. A release from DSCC says students on the dean's list earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and students on the honor roll…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scouts Heart of the South is launching free virtual programs for girls and offering discounted memberships for families new to Girl Scouts. Their new "Discover Parties" and "Virtual Troop Meetings" are free to girls interested in…
