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UT to conduct vaccination outreach in 6 rural counties

August 10, 2021

Associated Press,

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Tennessee’s nursing school has received a grant to conduct COVID-19 vaccination outreach in six rural counties. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing said Monday it has received more than $76,000 to help improve vaccination rates in Benton, Fentress, Hardin, Lawrence, McNairy and Wayne counties. The university says grant investigators,…

Annie Marie Hollingsworth

August 10, 2021

WBBJ Staff,

Funeral service for Annie Marie Hollingsworth, age 75, will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dean Cemetery in Henderson, TN. Mrs. Hollingsworth died Monday, August 2, 2021 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Hollingsworth will be Friday, August 13, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM…

Volcanic eruption sends hot lava, smoke into sky in Italy

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

MT. ETNA ERUPTS: Italy’s Mount Etna spewed red hot lava and sent smoke into the air early Monday morning.

Shiloh to host BARK Ranger Hike Saturday

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

SHILOH, Tenn. — Ready to go for a walk? Shiloh National Military Park will be hosting its BARK Ranger Hike Saturday, Aug. 14, according to a news release. The hike will begin at 10 a.m., with everyone meeting at Tour Stop #3. The park says the trek will be roughly one mile and will be over easy terrain. Humans going…

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JMCSS officials hear update on new schools, discuss protocol

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System gave several updates on Monday, including the remodel of the Jackson Central-Merry High School. “The new COVID wave has impacted some of our workforce. In particular, our contractor lost his crew. However, we believe we’ll be able to deliver JCM before the first of September,” said Hal Crocker, President/CEO of Crocker Construction…

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Family, friends pray for woman battling COVID-19

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Family and friends come together to pray on Monday. They came together at the top of the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital parking lot to pray for Donna Lussier. She is currently battling COVID-19. They sang one of her favorite songs and prayed for her to get better soon. For updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, click here. You…

Airport Authority discusses pilot shortage, public-private partnerships

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — There was a big meeting for members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority. According to Executive Director Steve Smith, they’re working on an ECD Grant for funding to build a large office. Over Zoom, they spoke with Boutique Airlines about the pilot shortage. And that’s not all. They spoke to Kim Currie, who represents companies for public-private partnerships….

JPD: 2 injured in shooting at east Jackson apartments

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed a shooting at East Pointe Apartments in east Jackson. JPD says it first received calls of shots fired around 6:50 p.m. on Monday. JPD says two victims were found suffering from non-life-threatening injuries when officers arrived. Officials say one was transported to a local hospital. As of 8:45 p.m., JPD was still on…

High School Football Team Preview: Crockett County Cavaliers

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

ALAMO, Tenn. — If there is one thing the Crockett County football program is looking forward to heading into 2021, it’s the opportunity to have a full football season. Last year the Cavaliers were one of the many teams across the state to feel the effects of Covid-19, being forced to quarantine for two weeks towards the back half of…

Hernando De Soto Bridge Over Interstate 40 In Memphis

TDOT says I-40 bridge safe, ready for travel

August 9, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Hernando de Soto Bridge in Memphis has reopened. On May 11, inspectors noticed a crack in the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River. Since then, crews have worked diligently to fix the problem. “On July 31, the eastbound I-40 lanes were fully open to traffic. On Aug. 2, that following Monday, we opened the westbound…