Jackson mother continues search for missing son
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been seven months since William Brian McKenzie went missing. His mother, Frances Gaines, says the virus hasn't stopped her search one bit. "We're searching endlessly for my son,…
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Tennessee State Parks to reopen Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks announced that most of their 56 state parks will reopen on Friday. A news release from state says that the parks will be open for day use only. Tennessee State Parks says visitor are…
Jackson police investigate Greenfield Drive shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early this morning a man was shot while at a home in west Jackson. Jackson Police Department investigators say shots were fired into a home in the 100 block of Greenfield…
Local organization sews masks for healthcare workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is doing its part to help in the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter has been hand-sewing masks for essential workers, according to a news release from the…
Carroll County confirms first death from COVID-19
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll County has confirmed their first death related to COVID-19. Carroll County Mayor Joseph Butler confirmed the death Monday in a statement on his Facebook page. Mayor Butler said in the statement that he was notified…
COVID-19 cases in Crockett County spike to 5; linked to local nursing facility
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- A West Tennessee county spiked up to five positive coronavirus cases, after having no cases last week. "All of our cases at this point, confirmed, are confined to…
State launches program to help elderly affected by COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program has been launched to help the elderly who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability announced a new support…
Gibson, Henderson Co. to host drive-thru testing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gibson and Henderson County will be hosting COVID-19 drive-thru testing over the weekend. A news release from the Tennessee Department of Health says two sites will be open, one on Saturday and another on Sunday. Drive-thru testing…
Local leaders discuss financial impact of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first ever virtual Madison County Commission meeting tackled big issues affecting residents, specifically the financial impact of coronavirus on Madison County. West Tennessee Healthcare CEO James Ross presented…
101 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another case of COVID-19, bringing the total to 101. The most recent patient is a 35-year-old man, according to the health department. Officials say he is not currently hospitalized,…
Gov. Bill Lee will not extend "safer-at-home" order
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill announced that the "safer-at-home" order will not be extended, beginning a phased reopening of the state. Gov. Lee says the order will expire on April 30, with the majority of business being allowed to reopen…
Gleason community creates 'traveling toilet paper' video
GLEASON, Tenn. -- Gleason residents and some of the town's businesses created a humorous video to provide a little laughter amid the coronavirus pandemic. The video, titled "The Tatertown Tale of the Traveling Toilet Paper", shows members of the…
7,238 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 152 deaths, 730 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 7,238 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, April 20. In addition, 152 people have died, and 730 are hospitalized. Another 3,575 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JMCSS answers frequently asked questions concerning COVID-19 closures
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In alignment with Governor Bill Lee's request, Jackson-Madison County Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. JMCSS has complied a list of frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 closures. They confirm that…
Researchers seek COVID-19 effects on pregnancy
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CBS Newspath) -- Little is known about how the novel coronavirus affects pregnancy. That's why UCLA Health and the University of California San Francisco have launched a national registry to help…
