JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that 25 Madison County residents were approved for coronavirus testing. The health department says one sample was unsatisfactory and five tests are still pending. Private testing labs have reported 35…
GIBSON CO., Tenn. -- People in another local county are staying off the streets as concerns for COVID-19 increase. "It's not just about us as individuals. We have people out there carrying this…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The City of Trenton issued an executive order Tuesday, closing non-essential businesses and asking restaurants to switch to a to-go or delivery model. The order is similar to those issued by the City of Jackson, Milan and…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina Mayor Vance Coleman has announced a state of emergency. Mayor Coleman stated that the orders originally issued Gov. Bill Lee are to be applied in the city. Gov. Lee's Executive Order 17 stated: Residents are to…
The following list of schools that have extended their closures due to coronavirus after a March 24 recommendation by Gov. Bill Lee. In his announcement, Gov. Lee recommended schools remain closed through April 24. This page will be updated regularly…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has released a statement following Gov. Bill Lee's announcement Tuesday, recommending schools across the state remain closed until April 24. Below is Commissioner Schwinn's statement in full: “This is an unprecedented time…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke confirmed Tuesday that fewer than a dozen inmates have been released from the Henderson County jail due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sheriff Duke said the inmates who have been released were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trying to look for a way to get you and the kids out of the house while still maintaining social distancing? There's something you can do in the car, and…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 667 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, March 24. The report shows the following numbers: Anderson County – 1 Blount County…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Make-A-Wish Mid-South is facing a record number of wishes waiting to be granted as a result of the recent need to postpone travel due to COVID-19 concerns. 77% of wishes involve travel, and 38 local wishes…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first positive COVID-19 patient in Madison County is a 23-year-old woman who traveled to Miami by herself. "She had self quarantined herself during her illness. Until she became feverish…
On Sunday, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger issued an executive order which closed some businesses, modified others, and designated certain types of work as essential. Below is a list of what is now closed, modified, and essential in Jackson.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting into a car on March 9 is in custody, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says 25-year-old Keondrae Jackson, of Stanton, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of crashing a stolen truck in Middle Tennessee and running from officers. In a news release, investigators say a white Ford F-350 was reported stolen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced Tuesday that access to the campus will be restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news release, college officials say only key and essential personnel will be allowed on all JSCC…
