JACKSON, Tenn. -- City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed Wednesday that the city has issued a hiring freeze in all departments. Mayor Conger says the city's revenue will be impacted by COVID-19, and the freeze is a precautionary measure…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Waste Management of Tennessee has notified the City of Jackson that the COVID-19 pandemic could affect waste pickup in the city, according to a news release. The release says citizens should be reminded to bag and tie…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 6,079 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, April 15. In addition, 135 people have died, and 663 are hospitalized. Another 2,196 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers:…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tricia Lee has run her own sewing shop, "Tricia Lee Designs" on Hollywood Drive in Jackson for the last 45 years. "Making this lemon into some lemonade, so that's…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- In the first two days drive-thru COVID-19 testing was open, the Hardin County Health Department checked more than 80 people for the virus at First Baptist Church in Savannah. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care is participating in a national research study that will collect blood samples from people who have had the coronavirus and are now symptom free to help researchers develop treatment and a vaccine. Physicians Quality…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has treated a total of 26 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 since the virus was initially reported in West Tennessee. The hospital system currently has 12 COVID-19 positive patients hospitalized, according to chief…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 83 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County Wednesday. The two new patients are a 56-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman. Neither patient is hospitalized. Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation created the COVID-19 response fund last month. They raised $52,709 in this short amount of time. Grants will be issued to organizations who need help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "This week at Isaac Lane we started Virtual School Spirit Week," Dr Calandra Williamson said. Teachers at Isaac Lane Elementary School put on their thinking caps to come…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Tennessee State Parks announced they are extending the closure of all 56 state parks. A news release from Tennessee State Parks says they will now be closed beyond the original deadline of April 14 and…
JACKSON -- Those with essential jobs have seen radical changes to their everyday routine, as part of the COVID-19 crisis. For the most part, that means an increased workload or a more difficult…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With schools closed and many people out of a job as a result of COVID 19 precautions, more people are in need of emergency food assistance. Hope Ministries…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health facility is launching a COVID-19 awareness program. Physicians Quality Care is offering residents free, remote and real-time monitoring for COVID-19. People who sign up for the COVID-19…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is providing resources for victims of domestic violence as Madison County and the city of Jackson's shelter-at-home orders remain in effect. According to a news release, the organization continues to help victims with…
