JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Highway Department shared a lists of precautions drivers should take in winter conditions. The department says drivers should: Reduce speed and leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles in the event of skidding. Plan for additional travel time. Approach bridges and overpasses with caution, and do not apply brakes on the bridge…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Due to the threat of inclement weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin has moved all classes to a virtual format. This will include classes at the main campus and regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Somerville and Ripley. The move will go in effect at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 and will remain in…
Wednesday Night Forecast for February 10th: As the temperatures continue to drop tonight, the rain we have seen so far will begin to turn over to freezing rain and ice in West Tennessee. Heavy precipitation is expected off and on until noon Thursday and 1/4″ to 1/2″ ice could accumulate across the region. The heaviest bands are expected between 2-7…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee announced his resignation on Wednesday. A news release says D. Michael Dunavant will be resigning on Feb. 28, 2021. Dunavant was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017, according to the release. Dunavant released a statement saying: “Nearly three and a half years ago I was provided the…
Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a Zoom-fatigued world. But that specific, adorable filter may be tough to find for anyone looking to replicate the viral moment. Ponton tells The Associated Press that he was using his assistant’s 10-year-old computer when he logged in to Tuesday’s…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local non-profit is working to make school from home a little easier, and help get kids the one-on-one help they need. During COVID-19, school from home has proven to be a no day off situation, especially for Shakana Ellison, a mother of four. “I’m studying and learning with them at the same time. It’s been a…
University of Tennessee students are expected to be able to return to UT campuses in person for the fall semester, according to a news release. Plans for more in-person classes have coincided with an increase in COVID-19 vaccine availability and improving conditions across the state, the release says. The University of Tennessee system will continue to follow recommendations by the…
Bethel University has confirmed it will be cancelling evening classes for its McKenzie campus on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Bethel has not announced its schedule for Thursday, Feb. 11 at this time. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on the air for updates. Categories: Local News, News
Dyersburg State Community College will be closing all campuses early due to inclement weather on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Dyersburg State says the Dyersburg, Gibson County and Tipton County locations will be closing at 2 p.m. Dyersburg has not announced their schedule for Thursday, February 10 at this time. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on the air…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — A gas leak at a McKenzie business has led to a precautionary evacuation. Emergency management officials say the gas leak is at a flea market store in McKenzie between Walgreens and Carroll Bank and Trust. The building does have gas inside it, and the area has been evacuated within 1,000 feet of the store. Emergency services and…
