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…
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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.…
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…
