Team of the Week: Week 3
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Player of the Week: Week 3
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Pet of the Week: Trixie
It is time for this week's Pet of the Week! If you are looking for a fun-loving package of playfulness, Trixie could be the girl for you. Trixie is Shepherd mix and is approximately one-year-old. She loves to run and…
Jackson resident returns to Louisiana to help with hurricane relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident went back to his home state to assist with Hurricane Laura relief. David Martin has volunteered with the Red Cross for 22 years, deploying at…
Leaders respond to maskless campaign event: 'blatant disregard for safety'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Friday's COVID-19 press conference, local leaders and health officials addressed an event WBBJ covered Thursday at the Old Country Store, where it seemed like the county-wide mask mandate was not enforced among West Tennessee leaders. "It…
Officials talk repeal of spay and neuter ordinance, discuss voucher program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council repealed the spay and neuter ordinance after just a year. The ordinance said residents within Jackson city limits had to have their pets spayed and neutered, or they would face a…
Suicide Prevention Network shares tips on keeping loved ones safe
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Officials say there are several tip you need to keep in mind to keep loved ones safe. Members with the Northwest Regional…
City of Jackson Anti-Poverty Task Force report
Click here to read the full 2020 Anti-Poverty Task Force report to Jackson City Council.
Tips on preparing for emergencies
This year's theme is "Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today." Residents need to be ready for power outages by stocking up on batteries and having a plan for medical devices that rely on electricity. The health department adds that…
State calls for more poll workers for upcoming election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday was National Poll Workers Day, and Tennessee wants you to step up. The state rolled out a new program called 'Be a Patriot, Become a Poll Official'…
Information on TN Dist. Atty's. General Conference on new fentanyl awareness effort
For more information on new fentanyl awareness effort by TN Attorney's General Conference, visit: thedeadliesthigh.com
Information on new digital resources for parents, teachers
For more information on free virtual learning for parents and teachers in partnership with Discovery Park of America and the University of Tennessee at Martin, visit: discoveryparkofamerica.com/education
Jackson residents react to extension of mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mask mandate in Jackson and Madison County has been extended. Friday, Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order extending local leaders in the 89 counties the authority to issue a mask mandate through September 30. This was…
Pet of the Week: Chip
This week's good boy is Chip. Chip is around three-years-old, fully vetted and up-to-date on vaccinations. He is also neutered and microchipped. He needs a home with no cats and probably no other dogs. He wants the sole focus of…
Game of the Week: Week 2
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Team of the Week: Week 2
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Player of the Week: Week 2
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Emergency Cash Assistance deadline approaches for Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to apply for cash assistance from the state is almost here. If your job or income has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, there is a…
RIFA sets goal to raise 50 tons of food during 'Hunger Action Month'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2019, RIFA served more than 518,000 meals to West Tennesseans. But this year is looking a little different. "RIFA, along with everyone else, has faced…
IRS to send catch up checks for stimulus payments
The IRS is sending out catch-up economic impact payment checks to roughly 50,000 people. This comes after an error occurred in the rush to send out stimulus payments earlier this year. Fifty thousand individuals had their part of the economic…
