COSBY, Tenn. (AP) - Hikers on the Appalachian Trail face difficult decisions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens: postpone a dream or ignore warnings and keep hiking. Alexandra Eagle and Jonathan Hall planned for a year before setting out March 9…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- One sheriff's department wants to serve the public in a new way. The COVID-19 pandemic caused major life changes for everyone, and it might've made it even harder for some to get what they need. "Right now,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many restaurants made changes to their operations in response to orders from officials. Old Town Spaghetti Store in Jackson recently added a delivery driver and offers curbside service. Employees wear gloves while carrying orders out to customers.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 3,321 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, April 4. In addition, 43 people have died, 311 are hospitalized. Another 416 have recovered. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson…
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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "In times like these we need decisive leadership, and while I commend the governor for his actions yesterday, it's simply not enough to keep our communities safe," Mayor Scott…
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, 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…
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…
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…
