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Educators gather for parade in local town

RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- Educators in West Tennessee system came together for a parade Friday afternoon. Educators, principals and school staff took to the streets for some fun and more. Teachers say they wanted the students to know they are still…

Communities show thanks to healthcare workers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- People across the country are making sure healthcare workers, who are on the front lines of COVID-19, are getting the recognition they deserve. Papa John's Pizza is serving 200 meals a…

Henry County Medical Center confirms first COVID-19 patient

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center confirmed Friday that staff is treating a COVID-19 patient from another county. In a statement, the facility says the patient was a known positive case who required treatment at their facility. The…

Madison Co. impacted by COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night Madison County got its first confirmed case of COVID-19. It's a 23-year-old woman who traveled to Miami by herself. Health officials say she is self-quarantining and recovering.…

UT Board of Trustees appoints Randy Boyd as 26th president

MARTIN, Tenn. -- By a unanimous vote Friday afternoon, the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees selected Randy Boyd to serve as UT's 26th president for the next five years. "As I've said, naming the president of the University of…

Weakley County confirms first coronavirus case

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum confirmed a case of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in a Facebook post Friday. Mayor Bynum released a statement confirming the positive test result. In the statement, he said the patient is recovering…

Hardeman County confirms first case of COVID-19

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain confirmed a case of COVID-19 on Friday. Mayor Sain said in a post on his Facebook page that no information on the patient will be released. Tennessee reported 1,203 cases of…

Madison County reports fourth COVID-19 case

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 28-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19. The health department confirmed just before 5 p.m. Friday that the woman received positive test results from a private lab on…

Dyersburg closing playgrounds, dog parks and more

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- On Friday, the city of Dyersburg announced that officials will close playgrounds, dog parks, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters and skate parks. In a news release posted on the city's Facebook page, Parks and Recreation Director…

UPDATE: Health department confirms fourth Madison Co. case

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed a fourth positive case just before 5 p.m. Friday. The 28-year-old woman currently lives and works in Shelby County, but has a Madison County address. She has not been…

Jackson-Madison County Library closing until further notice

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library announced Friday that both locations will remain closed until further notice in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. In a news release, the library said all patrons who have items checked…

JMCSS "Grab and Go" meal update

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System's nutrition program will continue to provide breakfast and lunch meals for all JMCSS students and children 18 years and under. Meals are tentatively scheduled to continue through April 24, 2020. The USDA has…

State advises using diapers to protect from virus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee doctor says the Department of Health is advising doctors to use diapers and swim goggles to protect their faces if they cannot obtain personal protective equipment due to shortages related to the COVID-19 outbreak.…

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