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Bolivar hangs banners to honor high school seniors

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Central High School seniors would normally be getting ready to celebrate the end of their time in high school, but thanks to COVID-19, plans have changed. That doesn't…

Miss Tennessee Volunteer cancels 2020 pageant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2020 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pageant, a 67-year-old tradition for the City of Jackson, was scheduled to take place this summer at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…

Physicians Quality Care begins testing for COVID-19 antibodies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care will begin testing patients for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies on Monday, April 27. Testing will be available at both Jackson and Milan locations. "We've all been waiting for this to be available," said…

Madison County COVID-19 cases remain at 135

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says no new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed overnight. Health department director Kim Tedford says the case count is up two from Friday's 133 positive patients, but no new…

Local restaurants prepare to reopen

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The executive order released by Governor Bill Lee states restaurants can reopen on Monday at 50% capacity with social distancing guidelines. General Manager Brooks Shaw of Old Country Store said they are preparing to keep doing to-go…

Drive-thru testing held in Henderson Co.

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lines of cars formed outside the parking lot of the First Methodist Church in Lexington. "We've seen about 160 in the first hour and a half. That's a lot, yeah. We are glad to have that many…

Drive-by celebration marks pastor's birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man experienced a special birthday party. He says he will never forget. It was a big day of celebration for Pastor Gerald Thomas of St. John #1 Baptist Church. It was his birthday and…

Miss Tennessee competition rescheduled for August

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The 2020 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition has been rescheduled. A news release from the Miss Tennessee Organization says the competition will now be held from August 2 to August 8 in Memphis, the first time in over…

Madison Co. COVID-19 cases remain at 135

JACKSON, Tenn. — Officials say there are no additional cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, keeping the case count at 135. The health department released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip Code:…

9,667 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 828 hospitalizations, 4,527 recovered

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 9,667 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, April 26. In addition, 828 are hospitalized. Another 4,527 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health says there is a the total…

Appeals court: Tennessee must continue allowing abortions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal appeals court says Tennessee must continue allowing abortions amid a temporary ban on nonessential medical procedures during the COVID-19 outbreak. The ruling follows a U.S. District judge’s order last week that abortions could proceed…