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Milan Special School District continues food deliveries to students

MILAN, Tenn. -- With school done for the rest of the year, the Milan High School cafeteria looks a bit like a factory as they package hundreds of meals for students. "Over…

143 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total to 143, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the two newest patients are a 17-year-old girl and…

First responders surprise Milan girl with birthday parade

MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police and Fire Department surprised Patience Alter for her 15th birthday. This is her first birthday in quarantine and also the most memorable. She waved to first responders and…

10,366 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 195 deaths, 1,013 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 10,366 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 29. In addition, 195 people have died, and 1,013 are hospitalized. Another 5,140 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…

University Outreach offers free self-paced courses

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is offering 10 free non-degree self-paced courses through University Outreach that include both hard and soft skills relevant to the current job market. The courses are open to the public and…

Local leaders plan for next economic recovery phase as retail stores reopen

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local officials discussed the reopening of retail stores and answered common questions concerning coronavirus in their daily press conference. Retail store fronts were allowed to open across the state…

NHC HomeCare, Caris Hospice bring joy to senior living facilities

MILAN, Tenn. -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors in skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities have not been able to have visitors. Staff at NHC HomeCare and Caris Hospice decided to bring some cheer by painting seniors' windows. They…

North Side High School holds drive-thru cap and gown pickup

JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School staff lined the parking lot as seniors showed up to get their caps and gowns and a yard sign Wednesday morning. Not even the rain could…

Christ Community Health Services provides COVID-19 testing by appointment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For 25 years, Christ Community Health Services has been serving the less fortunate communities in Memphis, and in January, they opened their first location in Jackson. "We are…

Tennessee tourism locations take financial hit amid pandemic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee tourist spots like Casey Jones Village in Jackson have taken a financial hit since nonessential businesses closed in March as part of the response to the new coronavirus outbreak. But there's hope for the future.…

141 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new positive COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning. The patients are a 40-year-old woman, a 54-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man. Health department officials say none of these patients are…

TVA partners with JEA in COVID-19 response fund

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund received a boost through a contribution from the Jackson Energy Authority, matched by the COVID-19 Community Care Fund of the TVA. The TVA COVID-19 Fund was established to help local power companies…