JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger has issued a state of emergency and a mandate for businesses following a similar announcement from Gov. Bill Lee. A news release from the mayor’s office states all retail stores must practice social…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order calling for an alternative business model across the state, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Executive Order 17 will prohibit the social gathering of more than…
HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- Officials in Hardin County are asking for the public to be on the look out for 36-year-old Timothy Sellers. A news release from Hardin County Emergency Communications says Sellers was last seen walking down Highway 57…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a Facebook and Twitter post, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger stated he will announce a closure of non-essential businesses. The posts from Mayor Conger state: "It has become overwhelmingly apparent that we must take every step that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People in Jackson speak out after learning about the first case of COVID-19 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Some residents say they'll keep taking precautions to keep themselves and their families…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local security company plans to keep watch during the cornavirus shutdown. Maxxguard in Jackson will stay open during the pandemic and offer its security, armed courier and patrol services 24/7. Workers…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department were notified of a confirmed case of COVID-19. "Yesterday the hospital was notified that we have a patient that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that 23 Madison County residents were approved for coronavirus testing. As of Saturday, 23 were tested with 12 results being negative and 10 still pending, according to the health department's…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has recorded its first death from complications linked to the new coronavirus. Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the death late Friday of a 73-year-old man with underlying health conditions, calling it a tragic loss of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 371 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday. The announcement via Facebook and Twitter. For more information on COVID-19, go to the Centers for Disease Control website,…
JACKSON, Tenn. (CBS) -- Visual artist Juan Delcan, who is based in California, uses matches to represent people. His video illustrates the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As each…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it will be closing three of its locations. The locations in Dyersburg, Covington and Trenton will be closed to the public, according to a news release from Dyersburg State. Dyersburg State announced…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed the a case of COVID-19 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Friday. In a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare says the patient lives in Chester County, but was treated in Madison County.…
HARDIN, CO. Tenn. -- Hardin County joined the growing list of counties with COVID-19 cases. "The mayor was contacted by the health department to advise that they had one confirmed case as…
CHESTER CO., Tenn. -- The Chester County Board of Education and the director of schools have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Chester County. The board says they were notified of the case by Tennessee health officials on Friday. Everyone…
