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.…
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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.…
Jackson senior living center holds parade for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Northbrooke Senior Living Rehabilitation hosted its first ever drive-thru parade Monday morning. It was dedicated to its residents who can't have visits from family due to the COVID-19 crisis. “Residents…
Tennessee judges: It's OK to film clothed women in public
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) -- Three appeals court judges in Tennessee have ruled that it isn't illegal to film women fully clothed in public without their permission. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Sunday that the Court of Appeals judges wrote separate…
Jackson State offers free online courses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College says it will be providing free select online courses. A news release from Jackson State says the classes will be available online and are free of charge for those that begin before June…
Delta Dental offers aid to Tennessee dentists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Monday, Delta Dental of Tennessee announced it is providing over $3 million to dentists across the state. A news release from Delta Dental says the grant will support dentists as they reopen their businesses following the…
15,544 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 251 deaths, 1,344 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 15,544 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, May 11. In addition, 251 people have died and 1,344 are hospitalized. Another 8,038 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Hospital, local businesses face changes as restrictions are lifted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are coming as the City of Jackson continues easing COVID-19 restrictions. In April, Governor Lee and the state health department began sharing with local first responders the…
Retired seniors become volunteer DJs for new radio show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Retirees in multiple states have become volunteer DJs for a new online radio hour known as Radio Recliner. The 60-minute show began airing last month, starting with retirees in Middle Tennessee, recording from their recliners quarantined…
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital updates visitation policies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has made changes to their hours and visitation policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news release, the hospital says visitors and patients will be allowed access through the emergency department 24…
159 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County, 129 recovered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total to 159 total cases. Health department director Kim Tedford says the three patients are all employees at…
Businesses welcome customers as recovery process advances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many business in West Tennessee are back open, and several people flocked to restaurants and stores. "Starting June I am going to be so booked," said Dorthia Spates, owner of CARE…
Humboldt native gets graduation from family
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Jaiana Butler is a Humboldt native, and recently graduated from Georgia State University. Her family got together to congratulate the graduate with a small barbecue. "I appreciate that, I appreciate them still trying to do something for…
