Archives: 2021

Health department reminding vaccinated residents to cancel extra appointments

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is encouraging citizens who get vaccinated to cancel any additional appointments they may have made. The health department says if you’ve scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through multiple sources, notify all the locations that you may have been registered through once you do receive a vaccine. The health department is encouraging…

Explosive interview paints unflattering picture of life in royal household

LONDON (AP) — Britain and its royal family are absorbing the tremors from a sensational television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan. The couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide. The couple gave a deeply unflattering depiction of life inside the royal household, depicting a cold, uncaring institution that…

2 arrested, 1 wanted in Weakley, Obion Co. burglaries

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people are in custody and another is wanted after a string of home and vehicle burglaries in Weakley and Obion counties, according to a news release from the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office. Wherry (left), Reinemann (right) The release says Hunter Wherry, 25, and Brandon Reinemann, 32, are in custody following the investigation. The release says…

Lyle Bucy

  Lyle Bucy of Routon 89 Christian Care of McKenzie Sunday, March 07, 2021 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Graveside at Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery Gary Collier Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery None July 9, 1931 in Henry County, Tennessee Jeff Bucy, Chris Bucy, Bobby Wade William Henry Bucy and Kennie Mae Sykes Bucy, both preceded…

Additional death, 3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 72-year-old man died March 7 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 196 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. The health department confirmed another three new cases of COVID-19 on Monday,…

13-year-old charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Tennessee crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say they have charged a 13-year-old boy who was behind the wheel of a car when it crashed and killed a Tennessee man with vehicular homicide. Nashville police said in a statement on Sunday that the boy was charged in juvenile court after being released from Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. The statement says he was also…

Mr. A.C. “Nemo” Cole

Services for Mr. A.C. “Nemo” Cole, age 70 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at the Greater Community Temple Church; 713 Whitehall Street – Jackson, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. Per the…

Local business owner shares story during National Women’s History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s National Women’s History Month and one local business owner is sharing her story. For the month of March, women’s empowerment is important to many and special in a lot of ways. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Shaketha Mebane to see what women empowerment means to her. Prepping to create the most smelled good soy wax…

Warm and Sunny Start to the Week but Rain Ahead this Weekend

Weather Update- 4:15 pm – Sunday, March 7 TONIGHT: Temperatures were much warmer today compared to yesterday. A high pressure moved over the region, bringing lots of sunshine and some warmer temperatures. We reached into the upper 60’s for many across the region for high temperatures. We should see clear conditions lasting into tonight, which can lead to cooler temperatures…