Archives: 2021

Kobe Bryant crash pilot got disoriented flying in clouds

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – The pilot of the helicopter that crashed last year in South California, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, made a key error by flying through thick clouds that ended up disorienting him, U.S. safety officials said Tuesday during a hearing aimed at pinpointing probable causes of the crash. Pilot Ara Zobayan violated federal standards that…
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4 deaths, 7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

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JACKSON, Tenn. — T he Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: an 87-year-old woman, who died Jan. 8. a 94-year-old woman, who died Jan. 6. a 57-year-old man, who died Dec. 30. an 88-year-old man, who died Feb. 8. A total of 176 Madison County…

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WBBJ Has Launched A New News App

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WBBJ 7 Eyewitness has launched a new news app. For the app to function properly and to ensure you continue receiving the latest breaking news alerts, users need to make sure automatic updates for apps are turned on in their phone’s settings. If you do not wish to opt in for automatic updates, or if you begin to have trouble…

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Governor addresses ‘unimaginable’ year during State of the State speech

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Reflecting on 2020 in the opening of his State of the State Address, Gov. Bill Lee shared the impact the last year had on residents of Tennessee. “An unimaginable one for us that included the rise of a global pandemic, devastating tornadoes, flooding, violence, unrest, economic collapse, a downtown explosion and witnessing our nation undergo painful turmoil…

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Chester County man honored with balloon release

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CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — A community came together to remember a loved one. Family and friends of Jerry Wilson, also known as “Ceed,” held a balloon release in his honor on Monday. Wilson had a surgery and died from complications during the procedure. Wilson was a well-known member of the Chester County community. Those close to him say you never saw…

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USJ breaks ground for new tennis courts

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JACKSON, Tenn. — One local school broke ground on a new chapter. Students and staff at the University School of Jackson held a groundbreaking for their new tennis courts on Monday. There will be eight new tennis courts and a new building. Don Roe, head of USJ, says this would not be possible without the support of the USJ family….
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Jackson Fire Department joins nationwide pilot program

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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department has been selected for a unique and nationwide pilot program. Jackson Fire will be joining nearly 250 other departments in the Community Risk Reduction program, according to a news release from the city. By joining this program, city firefighters will be able to access a dashboard equipped with maps, graphs and more, showing…

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Suspect in Indiana double homicide arrested in Jackson

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JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed 57-year-old Victor Lofton, of Humboldt, was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with a double homicide. A news release from the FBI says 4-year-old DenNisha Howard and 21-year-old Felicia Howard were found shot inside their apartment in Gary, Indiana on July 15, 1992. “This was a horrific crime that shocked our local community in…