JACKSON, Tenn.– With the spread of the delta variant and cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise, health officials say they are becoming more concerned for residents across West Tennessee. “We have had over 200 new cases of COVID-19, and today is looking horrible, I’ll just go ahead tell you. We’ve added over 50 new cases today,” said Jackson-Madison County Regional…
It’s time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Patrick Parham is a man showing that ministry goes beyond just a building. Parham started Church Without Walls in Jackson more than a decade ago, ministering to the homeless community and leading them to Christ. He…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Jackson police respond to the area of Kemmons Drive off of North Highland in north Jackson on Wednesday. When our crews arrived shortly after 7 p.m., they found a large police presence with multiple police cars and crime scene tape. There’s no official word on what happened. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air and online as we are…
JACKSON, TN–A local recreation center is helping the community learn the importance of stopping human trafficking. Westwood Recreation Center hosted a human trafficking awareness workshop for residents in Jackson. The workshop featured keynote speakers, representatives from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. City of Jackson recreation parks manager Bridgett Parham says this event is to…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — “We are just so ecstatic to see what God is going to do after we pray,” said Earleane Pipkin, visionary for Women in Prayer for Tennessee. Women in Prayer for Tennessee walked through the hallways of Humboldt Junior & Senior High School offering blessings for the school through prayer. “We wanted to come through tonight so that…
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SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Two-a-day practices have officially begun this week in Savannah, as the Hardin County Tigers have their sights on yet another deep postseason run. The 2020 Hardin County squad was must see football every Friday night, led by All-State senior athletes at nearly every offensive position. Unfortunately for Hardin County fans, the Tigers quest for a trip to…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Back in March, 8-year-old Barrett Bowers raised $3,360 through a hot chocolate business for a school project. He decided he wanted to use the funds to purchase a new building for the Little Free Pantry in Martin after their original building was destroyed in a storm. That new building has now arrived. Owner Lisa Griffin says she…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have reached a deal over major outstanding issues in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. An evening test vote is possible. The infrastructure measure is a key part of Biden’s agenda. The outcome will set the stage for the next debate over his much more ambitious $3.5 trillion spending…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Hardin County Schools are opening their doors for students next week. “I’m really excited about school starting back. It’s probably one of the most exciting times of the year to see our students coming back refreshed and seeing our teachers ready to go,” said Michael Davis, Director of Hardin County Schools. The school year will begin…
