Archives: 2021

The Ned announces dates, performers for upcoming concert series

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center has announced the dates and performers for their upcoming concert season. Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience (9/17/2021) Irish Christmas in America (12/9/2021) No Time Flatt (2/11/2022) Caleb Minter Concert (3/25/2022) Kellye Cash – Cash Country Concert (4/29/2022) Season tickets can be purchased for $110 plus taxes and fees….

3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11369 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,369. Those patients range in age from 15-years-old to 75-years-old. There is currently one Madison County resident hospitalized. The health department says that patient is not on a ventilator. The health department…

Trillions of cicadas about to emerge in the U.S.

COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge from 15 U.S. states. Scientists say Brood X (as in 10, not the letter) is one of the biggest for these bugs that come out only once every 17 years. After years quietly underground, the red-eyed black backed bugs emerge in a weird spectacle involving a race against everything…

Catherine Mae Brooks

Graveside service for Catherine Mae Brooks, age 63, will be Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Ms. Brooks died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Mission Convalescent Home. Visitation for Ms. Brooks will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home…

Heavy police presence seen at Camden home

CAMDEN, Tenn. — There was a heavy law enforcement presence at a house in Benton County Tuesday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received multiple calls from viewers about the situation in Camden. When our crews arrived on the scene they found police, fire trucks and more. Authorities were trying to get a suspect to come out of a house, and…

Henderson police respond to shooting on Mifflin Avenue, Steed Street

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Police responded to a shooting in Chester County. The Henderson Police Department responded to a gunshot victim in a vehicle on Mifflin Avenue and Steed Street Tuesday afternoon. Assistant Chief Tim Crowe say the victim was taken to a local hospital. He says there could possibly be other crime scenes related to the incident. He adds there are…

Jackson-Madison County School System to relocate central office

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School officials are making changes for some buildings. Some of those changes being made for students and staff are to provide more space and opportunities in Jackson-Madison County Schools. “Everything we do is tied to our core values: judgment, motivation, courage, support and service. So thinking about using good judgement, did we really want to…

EXPLAINER: Will Donald Trump return to Facebook?

Donald Trump will find out whether he gets to return to Facebook on Wednesday. That’s when the social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board plans to announce its ruling in the case involving the former president. The decision is likely to stir up strong feelings no matter which way it goes. If the board rules in the former president’s favor, Facebook has…