2021 - Page 601 of 807

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in Madison Co. Thursday

April 1, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed zero new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday. A total of 11,100 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, down one from Wednesday. The health department says a previously reported case was transferred to a different region because the individual did not actually live within Madison…

Good Girl: Dog saves elderly owners from home intruder

April 1, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

(CBS Newspath) — A rescue dog returned the favor when she saved her owners from a home intruder. For more web exclusives, click here.

$10k reward offered for info on bald eagle shooter in Lake County

April 1, 2021

Associated Press,

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wildlife officials are offering a $10,000 reward in their investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in West Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are seeking the public’s help as they work to figure out who shot and killed a mature bald eagle in Lake County. The bird…

Residents and business owners react to mask mandate expiration

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Many were surprised to hear the mask mandate was ending for Madison County, but some say they’re glad it’s finally happening. Leaders with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department say a decrease in COVID and flu numbers is the reason the mask mandate will no longer be in effect in Madison County after 11:59 p.m., Wednesday night….

Multiplying Good: Curtis Reichhold

March 31, 2021

Teri Jelks,

“I’ve been through an awful lot whether it be ground zero, whether it be Plainfield tornadoes just heartbreaking situations,” said long time volunteer Curtis Reichhold. 78-year-old Reichhold has been volunteering across the country for nearly 40 years. From the American Red Cross to the Southern Baptist Convention disaster relief, Reichhold says he has met people on some of the worst…

Madison County mayor, local doctor react to mask mandate expiration

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — After five months of a mask mandate, Madison County will let it expire. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced Wednesday morning they were letting the county mask mandate expire at midnight. The mask mandate had been in place since early November, after counties throughout West Tennessee saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. According…

TWRA official addresses changes to spring turkey season

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Spring turkey season starts soon, but before you go out and bag yourself a trophy bird, be sure you know about some changes. A new hunting unit has been created, called the Mississippi Alluvial Valley Unit. This unit includes Dyer, Tipton, Lake, Lauderdale and Shelby counties. The start dates and bag limits for anyone hunting in these…

Jackson’s new fire truck to be featured in 2022 calendar

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department is being honored for their new 2021 fire truck. Pierce, the fire truck manufacturer, makes thousands of fire trucks each year and only selects 12 to feature in their calendar. Jackson Fire Department’s 100′ Tower Truck Number 5 has been selected to appear in the 2022 Pierce calendar. The page will have a…

Seniors — as in senior citizens — celebrate National Prom Day

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. — Seniors were able to celebrate with a prom, but it’s not the senior prom you’re thinking of. National Prom Day for many brings memories of dancing, friends and food. Wednesday afternoon , residents at Elmcroft of Jackson senior living facility stepped out of limos to celebrate the national holiday. “I’m not sure if we’re just a fun…

Water Flows Under A Hardin County Bridge Following Overnight Rain

Flash flooding leads to rescues, bridge damage in West Tennessee

March 31, 2021

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Overnight flash flooding in southwest Tennessee caused issues, including rescues, bridge damage and school in three counties to be let out. The rain started around 10 p.m. By 2:30 a.m., the rescues started. “The water came up fast. A lot of people didn’t expect it. This area, along the creeks, are prone to flood,” said Hardin…

Archives: 2021

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in Madison Co. Thursday

Good Girl: Dog saves elderly owners from home intruder

$10k reward offered for info on bald eagle shooter in Lake County

Residents and business owners react to mask mandate expiration

Multiplying Good: Curtis Reichhold

Madison County mayor, local doctor react to mask mandate expiration

TWRA official addresses changes to spring turkey season

Jackson’s new fire truck to be featured in 2022 calendar

Seniors — as in senior citizens — celebrate National Prom Day

Flash flooding leads to rescues, bridge damage in West Tennessee

Weather

Most Popular

Woman admitted to making more than 1,700 fraudulent Home Depot returns, prosecutors say

Middle school student dies after fight at bus stop, family says

Woman struck by vehicle outside Jackson restaurant, suspect in custody

NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite will crash into Earth Tuesday or Wednesday

JPD launches internal investigation after juvenile arrest video circulates on social media

Spotlight

On Facebook