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Gas station employee threatened over face mask

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A gas station employee has quit her job after being threatened by a customer. The incident happened Saturday morning at the Old Medina Market. Two customers got upset after an…

Investigation underway after car hits police station

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Bolivar Police Department says they are investigating an incident that took place Sunday morning. According to officials a car hit the side of the police station. A news release from Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic says…

51,431 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 646 deaths, 2,871 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 51,431 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, July 5. In addition, 646 people have died and 2,871 have been hospitalized. Another 30,254 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

Protesters, counter-protesters hold discussion in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- This Fourth of July, protesters and counter-protesters met in Dyersburg for a heated discussion. Hundreds gathered at the Dyer County Courthouse to protest -- and counter protest -- the Confederate…

Hundreds turn out for Festival of the Lakes

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Hundreds celebrated Fourth of July on the lake. Live music filled the air around Beech Lake for Festival of the Lakes 2020. Many swam and boated on the lake. People also enjoyed lots of food, and kids enjoyed…

Health department confirms 9 additional COVID-19 cases; 331 total in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed nine new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive patients to 331 since the pandemic began. The newest patients are: 28-year-old female (not hospitalized) 27-year-old female (not…

Holiday weekend attracts residents to local lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with some of the people hitting the lake and lighting the grill this holiday weekend. Many West Tennesseans celebrated the Fourth of July at Beech Lake. People could be seen…

Local gym relocates to Vann Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gold's Gym Tennessee recently acquired Jackson Sports and Fitness. "Formerly announce the merging of, the acquisition that is of Gold's Gym Jackson of Jackson Sport Fitness and our relocation," said Steve Roten, general manager at Gold's Gym…

50,140 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 637 deaths, 2,860 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 50,140 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, July 4. In addition, 637 people have died and 2,860 have been hospitalized. Another 30,043 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

1 person airlifted in Hardin County wreck

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a rollover incident in Hardin County, according to a Facebook post by the Hardin County Fire Department. The post says that firefighters responded to the wreck on Highway 69 around 5:20 a.m.…

County mayors granted authority to issue mask mandate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements. "This targeted approach ensures we protect both lives and livelihoods and safely keep our…

Health department confirms 9 additional COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed nine new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive patients to 322 since the pandemic began. The newest patients are: 26-year-old male (hospitalization unknown) 65-year-old male (hospitalized)…