Archives: 2021

Hagerty fills Senate team with 13 ex-Trump admin staffers

Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Freshman Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has picked a chief of staff who worked for former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, former Sen. Bob Corker and former President Donald Trump. Hagerty announced his pick of John Rader on Thursday. Rader most recently served as deputy assistant to the president for strategic initiatives at the White House and…
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18 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,481 total

Mandy Vandiver,

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 18 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,481 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new cases range in age from 7-months-old to 70-years-old. There are currently 14 Madison County residents hospitalized, with two of those patients…
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Hours to change February 1 for Solid waste convenience centers

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

JACKSON, Tenn. –According to a press release, Madison Co. Solid waste convenience centers will have extended hours beginning Monday, February 1. Per the release, the solid waste convenience centers will now stay open one hour later, remaining open until 6:00 P.M. during the months of February through October. “We do this during the time change for the safety of citizens…
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TBI: Body of man wanted in double homicide recovered from Reelfoot Lake

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

OBION COUNTY, Tenn.–Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirm the body of David Vowell has been recovered from the waters of Reelfoot Lake. He was he was located around 3, Saturday afternoon. The TBI tells us his identity has been confirmed and an autopsy will be performed. Vowell was wanted in connection to a double homicide that happened at…
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Local clinic donates baby items to help area mothers

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JACKSON, Tenn. —A local clinic for pregnant women is donating children’s items to mothers in Jackson. Maternity and baby items, like clothes, disposable diapers, toys, and baby walkers were donated to Birth Choice, dedicated to helping single and young mothers experience the journey of motherhood. Tiffany Dawson, Director of Development for the clinic says women go through free parenting classes…
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Chickasaw State Park offers hike with a ranger

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

HENDERSON, Tenn. —WBBJ-7 got an opportunity to take a hike with a ranger Saturday. Park ranger Michael Champagne took us on a 1.5 mile hike at Chickasaw State Park in Henderson. He showed us a Brewer Cabin that is a replica of where people lived in the 1800’s. He also gave interesting facts on the different parts of nature within…

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Wet and Windy Conditions This Weekend

Storm Team Weather,

Weather Update – Saturday, January 30 CURRENTLY: For most of the day today we have seen some wet conditions as a few showers moved through the area. We remained in those above average temperatures today and we are still sitting in the 50’s at 5:00 p.m. This warming trend will last much of the weekend before we return to those…

Fighting climate change in America means changes to America

Associated Press,

(AP) — President Joe Biden’s moves to fight climate change are aimed at transforming the economy in a way that experts say will eventually change how Americans live. Biden’s ultimate goal is no additional carbon pollution by 2050. Experts say getting there will mean changes in how people drive and where they get their power, but it can be done….
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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,251 new cases, 724,742 total

Mandy Vandiver,

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Saturday, January 30. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to Enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations…