Archives: 2021

West Tennesseans continue to enjoy the snow

(West TN) — Several West TN residents have been enjoying the snow and are sharing their photos with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Many area residents have been very creative and are showcasing their snow-man and snow-woman building skills. Others have taken to fort building, or acting out scenes with some of their favorite ice-loving characters. With all the amazing photos…

Jackson residents enjoy another fun day in snow

JACKSON, Tenn– People who live in the Hub City are still enjoying the snow with family. At the Ballpark in Jackson, families came out to enjoy a fun day in the snow. Families brought their snow boards to go sledding down the hills near the ballpark. Almost everyday this week residents have come to the ballpark to go sledding and…

Virtual COVID-19 meeting discusses new variants

JACKSON, Tenn. —State leaders and health officials discuss COVID-19 and possible new mutations of the virus. Brownsville City Mayor Bill Rawls hosted a virtual “Mitigating COVID-19” meeting this morning. Guest speaker was Infectious Disease Physician, Dr. Manoj Jain of Memphis, who discussed numerous topics related to COVID-19 such as different COVID-19 variants, vaccines, effective use of masks and advice on…

Warmer Conditions This Week After 200+ Freezing Cold Hours

Weather Update – Saturday, February 20 TODAY: West Tennessee is beginning to reach those warmer temperatures. After a 200+ hour streak of freezing temperatures, we reached the 40’s today. Sunshine reappeared thanks to a nearby high pressure. Winds remained fairly light and coming in form the southwest. We will gradually see more cloud cover overnight. Into the evening, we will…

Space station launch honors ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space station supply ship has blasted off from Virginia on the 59th anniversary of John Glenn’s historic flight. Northrop Grumman launched the Cygnus capsule from Wallops Island on Saturday. The 4-ton shipment should reach the space station Monday. It is Northrop’s 15th supply run for NASA. The company has named its latest capsule the…

Mailman makes a snow angel

(CBS Newspath) –A doorbell camera captured this mailman enjoying a quick break to make a snow angel on Thursday (2/18) in Louisville, KY. Check out his skills!

US deports former Nazi concentration camp guard to Germany

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a 95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been deported from the United States to his native Germany where he was being held by police for questioning. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said in a statement that Friedrich Karl Berger, a German citizen, was sent back to Germany for serving as a guard…

Terrell O. Ransom

Mr. Terrell O. Ransom was born on November 23, 1975 in Jackson, TN. He departed this life on February 17, 2021. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Open Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 22 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep this family in your prayers….