Local restaurants offer curbside service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With health officials asking us to limit our time in public, people are wondering how you can still support local restaurants. Restaurants in Jackson that are normally packed are now mostly…
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Federal court changes procedures due to coronavirus concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. District Court in the Western District of Tennessee has changed their procedures due to COVID-19, or coronavirus. The court announced Wednesday, March 18 that all cases would be reset until after April 17, and all defendants…
RIFA works to keep people fed during pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit has come up with a way to make sure people stay fed during the coronavirus pandemic. RIFA's soup kitchen is usually packed with people every day for breakfast…
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tennessee temporarily suspending production
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Toyota will temporarily suspend production at North American plants next week. In a statement Wednesday, the company says all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and U.S. The facilities will be…
Lane extends spring break, transitions to remote classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College is extending their spring break due to coronavirus concerns. The college is extending Spring Break an additional week, March 23 through March 27. Beginning March 30, the college will hold all classes remotely. Lane has…
98 cases of COVID-19 reported in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 98 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday. The report shows the following numbers: Campbell County - 1 Cheatham County - 1 Davidson County - 58 Hamilton…
Union City police announce limits to public contact beginning Wednesday
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department confirmed Wednesday that, effective immediately, officers will limit their face-to-face contact with the public. In a news release, the department says that officers will continue to patrol the city and respond…
Dyersburg police to limit contact with public
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department confirmed Wednesday, March 18, that officers will be limiting face-to-face contact with the general public. This means that officers responding to low and medium priority calls will contact the complainant or victim by…
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19
MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been rescheduled out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19. In a statement posted on the festival's Facebook page Wednesday, organizers confirmed the festival has been postponed from the…
WIC now offering services by phone
JACKSON, Tenn. – In response to the declared state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin providing Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services by phone starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Staff will schedule, receive,…
Jackson restaurants offering delivery, to-go, curbside
Delivery Options: The Old Country Store (Waitr) https://www.caseyjones.com/ (731) 668-1223 Woodstock Bake Shop (Waitr or Grubhub) http://www.woodstockbakeshop.com/ (731) 554-1969 - Innsdale Cove (731) 554-7336 - East Baltimore St Asia Garden - waiving their delivery fee! asiagardenjackson.com (731) 668-9024 Rock'N Dough…
St. Patrick Day celebrations continue despite COVID-19 guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Despite COVID-19 guidelines, West Tennesseans were out in clover green for St. Patrick's Day. "We've been doing this for seven years, and we're going to continue this tradition…
Madison Co. Election Commission discusses election, COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission met Tuesday afternoon at the Election Commission office. Members went over inspection of voter registration forms on a quarterly basis. The commission will function as the…
6 historical sites to receive over $109,000 in grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wars Commission announced over $109,000 in grants to projects across the state. In a news release, the commission says the grants will fund six projects across six counties, including Parkers Crossroads. Parkers Crossroads will receive…
COVID-19 leaves impact on local events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From fundraisers to corporate meetings, events across Jackson are being impacted due to COVID-19. Some of these bigger events included the American Kennel Club Dog Show that was planned for March…
