JACKSON, Tenn. — Local school officials discussed upcoming school year plans. The Jackson-Madison County School System held an Education Vision meeting Tuesday. School officials declared, starting with the 2021-22 school year, parents will have the option to attend in-person classes or a CyberSchool that is currently being put together. Also, officials discussed plans renovations of Malesus School and Pope Elementary…
JACKSON, Tenn. — We are facing bitter cold temperatures, and the potential of slick roads and hazardous driving is right around the corner. It’s important to know what to do to stay safe. “I think folks need to be aware that we are facing some serious winter weather conditions coming in,” said Ricky Graves, Director of Gibson County Emergency Management…
JACKSON, Tenn. — WBBJ 7 Eyewitness Sports Director Alex Northcut sat down with South Side head girls basketball coach Brent McNeal Tuesday afternoon. McNeal recently won his 200th career game as the Lady Hawks defeated McNairy this past Friday night 62-22. South Side currently sits in first place in the District 14 AA standings with an 18-0 overall record. Categories:…
Funeral service for Laverne Price Godwin, age 71, will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Godwin died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation for Mrs. Godwin will be Friday, February 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer…
Graveside service for Patricia Ann Cole, age 62, will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Mr. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Cole will be Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Phipps Pharmacy in Huntingdon has announced they will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, Feb. 11 by appointment. The pharmacy will begin to distribute those vaccines at 1 p.m. All vaccinations will be given at no charge regardless of insurance coverage, according to a news release. The supply provided by the Tennessee Department of Health is limited…
JACKSON, Tenn. — State officials are encouraging residents to reach out to certain family members and make sure they get their vaccine appointment scheduled. The state health department’s press conference on Tuesday discussed updates in the COVID-19 battle. According to Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, the state’s vaccine allocation will receive a slight bump, from around 90,000 per week to just…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There is an update from the FBI on the suspect arrested in Jackson for an almost 30-year-old double homicide. “In this case we have a very young girl that was affected by this and murdered for no reason. Completely innocent girl, a completely innocent mother who had very little connection to this individual,” said Supervisory Special Agent…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A suspect was chased down in Gibson County Tuesday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the suspect drove away from a traffic stop involving a THP state trooper early in the morning. The THP sent out an alert to nearby agencies. While in Gibson County, a sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle and stopped the driver. Officials…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — When sheriff’s deputies respond to a call, they often don’t have all the information about what they’re heading to – whether it’s mental illness, special needs or other circumstances. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas is asking the community to help bridge that gap. “Just in hopes that people who live in Gibson County, or maybe another…
