Archives: 2021

Local News, News

Pre-vocational training program offered in Dyersburg

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DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Up to 30 people in northwest Tennessee will be able to participate in a pre-vocational training program in May, according to a news release. The release says the program, Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Preparation, is a partnership between Amteck, the American Job Centers, and the Northwest TN Workforce Board. West Tennesseans ages 18 to 24 with an interest…
Obituaries

Carrie Lee Woods

WBBJ Staff,

Visitation for the late Carrie Lee Woods will be Saturday April 24th from 12pm- 2pm. Memorial Service to follow at 2pm. Both visitation and memorial service will take place at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel 116 Allen Ave Jackson, TN. Categories: Obituaries
Obituaries

Patricia Vestal

WBBJ Staff,

Patricia Vestal age 78, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home in Bells, TN.  Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the First Assembly of God, 1027 West Forest Ave., Jackson, TN with Pastor Garry Martin officiating.  Burial to follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 79…
Local News, News

Tennessee Department of Health offering online vaccine finder tools

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health has released an interactive map to help Tennesseans find a place to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Tennessee is still vaccinating residents ages 16 and older. To find the map, click here. Through the map, you can find your county and request an appointment through your county health department, or use the Vaccine…
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8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,230 total

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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,230. The health department says those new cases range in age from 13-years-old to 65-years-old. There are currently five Madison County residents hospitalized, with two of those patients on a ventilator. The…

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Tennessee House OKs new transgender bathroom bill

The latest bill is one of several LGTBQ-related measures introduced this year.
Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee House lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools at risk of civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t reflect their gender at birth. The proposal cleared the House on Monday. It must now pass the Senate before it can head to Gov….

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Weather, Weather Forecast

Sharply Colder Later Tonight

Storm Team Weather,

Weather Update: Tuesday — Good Morning West Tennessee. We have another chilly morning with temps in the upper 30s for a lot of the area. Note that we are still pre-frontal. the cold stuff will be moving in later tonight. For today, another mainly sunny and warm with temps climbing to around 72. The surface cold front will be moving…

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Sports

Liberty Tech’s Reed signs with Westminster College

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Monday afternoon, Liberty Tech senior Ahman Reed signed to continue his athletic career on the football field at Westminster College. This past season at linebacker, Reed led the Crusader defense in total tackles. While he excelled on the field, Reed’s teammates, coaches, and family members highlighted his behind the scenes work ethic and overall character. With the…