JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating after a report of shots fired Sunday night. Police say officers responded to the area of Melwood Street around 10:15 p.m. Sunday after a report of shots fired. Officers did not find anyone injured or any property damage, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jackson Police Department at…
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 10,826. Those new patients range in age from 51-years-old to 78-years-old. There are currently six Madison County residents hospitalized, with one of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical appeal for blood donors following last week’s winter weather. “Our blood supply has reached critically low levels,” said LIFELINE Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach. Due to the road conditions, LIFELINE had to cancel 14 mobile blood drives and close their Dyersburg Center for several days. Now, LIFELINE says if there were…
Graveside service for Dwight Wade Lee , age 62, will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lee died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Jackson Genera Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Lee will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers…
Weather Update: Monday, February 22 — Good Morning West Tennessee. A cold front moved through the area overnight into this morning. There are some lingering clouds mainly along the Tennessee River. Otherwise high pressure will build in and allow temps into the low 50s this afternoon. Skies will remain mainly clear through this evening, temps should fall back through the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — It can be a struggle driving on the highway with ice and snow, so Sunday WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with people to see what they have experienced while traveling throughout the winter storm. “It took me 15 hours to get to Ashland, Ohio. I left up there at five thirty this morning and I’m…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After the major winter storm last week, drivers and homeowners will soon notice some changes as ice melts. We have a few safety tips for you to make sure you’re safe on the roads as well as care for your homes. Many people may have noticed while driving around that parking lots are full of snow. All…
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Monday, Feb. 22. Benton County Schools – Closed through Feb. 22 Dyer City and County Schools – Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll Academy – Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll County Schools – Closed through Feb. 22 Gibson County Special School District – Distance learning through Feb. 22 Hardeman County…
Weather Update – Sunday, February 21 TODAY: Skies remained mostly sunny for the first past of the day. This helped temperatures warm up throughout the region- reaching into the 50s. The region is dry at the moment but rain will move in around sunset. Showers will remained scattered and very light throughout the evening. Our low for the evening will…
WASHINGTON (AP) — One month into Joe Biden’s presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. Now comes the far more ambitious and daunting mission of vaccinating all eligible adults against the coronavirus by the end of the summer. Limited supply of…
