JACKSON, Tenn. — A former governor is helping others through his new faith-based book. Bill Haslam is the former mayor of Knoxville and Tennessee governor. He is now sharing tips on having faith as a politician. He is doing this through his new book “Faithful Presence,” which highlights his attempt to address how he feel the country is divided. “We’re…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a missing teenager has been found. The sheriff’s office announced that 17-year-old Taylor Lowe has been located on Wednesday. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn. — Redemption Road Rescue has new additions. The non-profit has taken in 16 new horses over the last two weeks, with 13 coming from the same property. “All of them had serious hoof issues. They were all at variable degrees of starvation. There were some outside that were able to reach foliage, and there were several that were…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed a suspect has been taken into custody. Wiser said there was three-year-old, which was not the suspect’s, in the home at the time of the barricade. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on the air for more on this story. JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser…
Wednesday Night Forecast Update for August 11th: The heat advisory remains in effect until Thursday 8 PM for all of West Tennessee. Cooler weather is coming Friday as a cold front will pass through and some showers and storm activity is expected. Severe weather cannot be ruled out so be sure to stay weather aware. Cooler and drier weather will…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The advice comes as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. The CDC recommendation echoes recent guidance from top obstetrician groups. The agency had previously encouraged pregnant women to consider vaccination. Pregnant…
JACKSON, Tenn. — County leaders gave an update on the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department Regional Director Kim Tedford says there are currently over 900 active and unknown COVID-19 cases in Madison County. Amy Garner, with West Tennessee Healthcare, says there are currently 119 COVID-19 patients at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Garner says the numbers…
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Samsung is hoping cheaper but more durable versions of its foldable phones will broaden the appeal of a high-concept design that’s so far fizzled with consumers. The electronics giant on Wednesday launched its effort to turn things around with the unveiling of two products designed to function as both a phone and a tablet when…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is recommending indoor masking for students, staff, teachers and visitors in schools, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a news release. The release says the health department is recommending masking for all students ages 2 and older, along with those in K-12 schools, regardless of…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates. But after fan backlash to a selection process that turned messy in recent weeks, producer Sony split the pie by naming another guest host, actor…
