Gyms see slow return of members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gyms in the Hub City started reopening last week, but the recovery is slow. The Lift Wellness Center in midtown Jackson reopened last week, with certain restrictions. Since then, gym leadership…
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Jackson State holds second day of virtual forums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College continued its virtual forums with its second candidate for school president. Tuesday's forum was Dr. Paige M. Niehaus, the provost for strategic initiatives at Wayne…
Whiteville police investigating deaths of two men
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville police have confirmed they are investigating after two men were found dead inside a home Tuesday afternoon. Police say officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Jackson Street around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Police…
Dyersburg native appointed as Chief Operating Officer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced a new Chief Operating Officer. A news release from the governor's office says Dyersburg native Brandon O. Gibson will take on the role, replacing Butch Eley. Gibson was serving as Senior…
Hardeman County virus spike linked to correctional facility
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County saw a large spike in COVID-19 cases after Tennessee ordered coronavirus testing at all prisons. As of Monday, 149 individuals at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility…
16,111 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 264 deaths, 1,363 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 16,111 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, May 12. In addition, 264 people have died and 1,363 are hospitalized. Another 8,336 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Drive-in theater reopens with new safety guidelines
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Birdsong Drive-in has reopened to the public after closing due to COVID-19. While traditional movie theaters remain closed, drive-ins can offer a social distance-friendly solution for those seeking activities outside their home. The theater is following new…
Fast Pace issues over 2,000 COVID-19 antibody tests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For almost two weeks, Fast Pace Health Urgent Care has been offering COVID-19 antibody tests here in West Tennessee. "Down the road, as we continue to study COVID-19, that…
Tennessee Dept. of Correction releases number of inmates, employees with COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction has released statistics on testing employees and inmates statewide for COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Correction says a total of 15,594 inmates have been tested in prison facilities statewide. Of those inmates,…
163 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed positive COVID-19 results for four new patients, bringing the total to 163 in Madison County, according to a news release. The new cases are a 24-year-old man, a 56-year-old…
Recreation center faces closure due to pandemic
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A building in Beech Bluff has withstood the test of time. "It was given to the Recreational Department to use a recreation center," said John Arnold with…
Local business uses resources to create PPE masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TheCo is helping decrease the high demand for PPE masks, using their very own resources. The process begins with filament and then it is fed into a 3D printer.…
Elementary school holds drive-thru graduation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday evening a local elementary school made history. Kindergartners and fifth graders participated in the first ever drive-thru graduation at Jackson Christian Elementary School. School leaders wanted to keep everyone…
Gibson County salons discuss reopenings
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's the moment non-essential businesses have been anticipating, reopening their doors once again to serve customers in the community. Traci Smith is the owner and hair…
Jackson State Community College begins virtual forums with presidential candidates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The search for a new president for Jackson State Community College is down to three candidates. The first virtual forum for Jackson State Community College president started Monday afternoon.…
