JACKSON, Tenn. — Leaders with the Jackson Animal Care Center say they’ve found a way to pair families with a pet in hopes of providing a loving home. “Grand majority of that is because people don’t do their due diligence before they get a new puppy or kitten at Christmas, because nationwide, one of the big Christmas surprises for the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Vision committee discussed what lies ahead for the Jackson-Madison County School System. In Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced a new initiative named “Community Unity” that will be implemented in 2021. It will progress Cyber School to let kids move at their own pace, and add a socialization piece. Committee…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Christian Theatre is making its first production available to an online audience, according to a news release. Jackson Christian Theatre students rehearse a scene from Disney’s “Newsies” The Musical. The release says the theatre will be performing Disney’s “Newsies” The Musical Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. “We’re…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The results are in from the competition among first responders in a battle of donating blood. The 2021 “Battle of the Badges” ended Tuesday with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office winning. A total of 240 blood donations were received, but those who did not make their donation goal received a pie in the face. “When a moment…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Inauguration of Joe Biden is just in eight days. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Stephanie Fernandez spoke with Sean Evans, the Associate Professor in Political Science at Union University, on what you could possibly expect from the upcoming administration. “I think to a certain extent, President Trump may be a little cautious of doing things because…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have returned to Nashville for their annual session amid a pandemic and an FBI probe that prompted searches of multiple legislative offices by federal agents last week. Tennessee’s legislative session began Tuesday and is likely to stretch on for several months. An early order of business for the Republican-dominated General Assembly will be a…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 12. 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 in Tennessee, click…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has received more than $150,000 from Amerigroup Tennessee to install new playground equipment at three city parks. Equipment is set to be installed at Stella Duncan Park, Conger Park and Muse Park, according to a news release. The project is scheduled to begin in early spring and finished by summer, with construction slated…
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June Marie Monfee Camp, age 88, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Grady Curtis Camp, departed this life Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021 at Pine Meadows Healthcare in Bolivar, Tennessee. June was born June 11, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Mallory Monfee and Hattie May Murry Monfee. She was employed as a nurse’s…
