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Official answers questions about applying for unemployment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to leaders with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, more than 123,000 people have filed for unemployment in the last two weeks. "Many of those people have never had to access to the unemployment…

Locals prepare for shelter at home order

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before the shelter at home order goes into effect, many people spent the day preparing for an extended period of time at home in Jackson. Shoppers headed out to their local Kroger and Walmart stores to pick…

27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 27 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says the two positive cases are from the March 26 drive-thru assessment site at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The health department…

Tennessee’s newly unemployed hit benefits site in droves

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's job losses are soaring in the coronavirus pandemic. New unemployment claims in Tennessee climbed to about 94,500 last week, up from 39,100 the previous week and 2,700 three weeks ago. With the huge influx, applicants…

Jacksonians head out to buy last minute supplies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are heading to stores to grab some last minute supplies. Friday afternoon, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris announced they are issuing a shelter at home order. Shoppers headed out to…

Herd of 4 bison euthanized after escape from preserve

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee said four bison that escaped from a private hunting preserve were euthanized after attempts to recapture the animals failed. The small herd broke loose from an enclosed area and had been roaming through…

Healthcare company offers easier way to visit doctor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company is making it easier to get a doctor's visit, and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. Fast Pace Telehealth is providing care to patients in the comfort of their homes…

Dyersburg State to change schedule for spring semester

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced changes to its spring semester schedule. A release from the college says all Thursday classes will be in session until April 9, and all classes will be held May 4 through May…

Local city, county take steps to enforce order from governor

PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County and Paris law enforcement will be working to ensure residents follow Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order 22, which was issued on Thursday. The order requires Tennesseans to stay home unless performing an essential activity or…

Madison Co. man with COVID-19 speaks out

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marty Clements, a former Madison County emergency management director, speaks about being one of the patients with COVID-19. "Low grade fever, just feeling weak, but for the most part…

Jackson mayor issues shelter at home order

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has issued a shelter at home order. The order was issued Friday afternoon and says only life-sustaining business may remain open. The order will be effective Sunday at 12:01 a.m. Mayor Conger's order…

Students show support to COVID-19 patient

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texts, emails and videos. That's what Todd Lewis says helped him through his time in the hospital. Eagle Vision Network usually goes live every Monday and Friday to give…

Health Department confirms 22 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says they have received two more positive test results. A news release from the health department says the newest patients are a 57-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, who were both…

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