Missing stimulus money? These tips may help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There some tips you need to know if you may have missed out on the first couple of stimulus checks. There are many Americans who only received part…
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WRAP to hold first ever 'Movies in the Vineyard'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is hosting a string of brand new events this year, and they are fun for the whole family. WRAP is launching their first ever "Movies…
Student arrested after allegedly bringing gun to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New information has been released about a local student who was arrested. Greg Hammond, the Chief of Staff and Public Information for the Jackson-Madison County School…
JMCSS superintendent discusses school finances with local committee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King met with the county finance committee, discussing the school system's finances. King discussed the federal money they received from the…
Man accused of Crockett County homicide has violent history
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in a Saturday night shooting in Crockett County. The agency announced 40-year old Kenny Evans, of Alamo, has been arrested and charged with one count first-degree murder…
Coalition calls on Gov. Lee to increase school funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Public Education Coalition responded to Gov. Bill Lee's budget proposal Wednesday. The group consists of school leaders, educators and others involved in public policy. They held a public meeting, calling on the governor to increase…
10 years later: Sheriff looks back on the years since Holly Bobo's abduction
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- On April 13, 2011, Decatur County nursing student Holly Bobo was abducted from her family's home in Darden. The investigation, discoveries, trials and convictions would rock…
TBI, Crockett County Sheriff's Department investigate death of 30-year-old woman
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A death investigation in Crockett County is leaving more questions than answers. The Crockett County Sheriff's Department and the TBI are investigating a woman's death in a trailer off Dupree Road in Crockett County. Her body…
Local groups bring awareness to child abuse prevention month
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- If you travel around West Tennessee in the coming weeks, you might see more blue pinwheels, each representing a child who has been the victim of…
City looks to create 'Block Chain System Task Force'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city will look into a block chain system as a potential addition for the future. I’m taking pointers from @FrancisSuarez In the coming weeks I will be forming a Block…
JMCSS student awarded $180,000 ROTC scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local student is now the recipient of a prestigious scholarship. Thursday, representatives from the U.S. Navy and Jackson City government, helped present Madison Academic senior Serenity…
Near house fire caught on camera in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What could have been a house fire was caught on camera. "He walked out into the hallway from our bedroom, there was smoke, so he came into the…
Free certification courses available to Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is offering free certification courses. The pandemic has made the job market that much more competitive, and as things open back up, more people…
$13,000 worth of wire stolen from construction site; police investigating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police in Jackson are on the lookout for suspects who stole almost $13,000 worth of material from a construction site. Surveillance video shows the new Madison County Jail construction…
WRAP, city hold ceremony recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WRAP and city officials met Monday afternoon for a proclamation ceremony. Mayor Scott Conger proclaimed the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In Madison County…
Freed-Hardeman hosts vaccine clinic for students, staff
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One local college saw a big turnout for a vaccine clinic. April 5 marked the first day that Tennessee residents 16 and older could get the COVID-19 vaccine…
Madison County mayor, local doctor react to mask mandate expiration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After five months of a mask mandate, Madison County will let it expire. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced Wednesday morning they were letting the county mask mandate…
TWRA official addresses changes to spring turkey season
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Spring turkey season starts soon, but before you go out and bag yourself a trophy bird, be sure you know about some changes. A new hunting unit has been created, called the Mississippi Alluvial Valley Unit. This…
Health officials, pharmacies say vaccine appointments declining
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health officials and pharmacies provided the latest updates on vaccine progress in West Tennessee. A little over a week ago, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department opened…
Andrew Jackson Marathon in need of volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local race returns, but they need community help. The Andrew Jackson Marathon and half marathon returns this weekend, after a year hiatus due to the coronavirus. Race…
Daughters of the American Revolution honors member with ceremony, pin
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Daughters of the American Revolution honored one of their own on Monday. Jackie Utley is an active member of the group, and she was the…
Tennessee governor establishes group to oversee stimulus funds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the newest stimulus bill, the state of Tennessee will be receiving billions of dollars. Gov. Bill Lee has now created the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group to provide…
State legislators meet with JMCSS school board
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Legislators met with the Jackson-Madison County School board to discuss recent updates. State House Rep. Johnny Shaw, and state Sen. Ed Jackson were in attendance at Friday's meeting.…
Local schools to receive over $120 million from American Rescue Plan
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- School districts around West Tennessee are set to benefit from recent funding boosts, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Schools across America are…
No visible damage following storm in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County entered Thursday under a high-risk for severe weather, something that hasn't occurred in over a decade. "It definitely has a potential, but were hoping we'll…
Memorial honors 220 Jackson-Madison County residents lost to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial of 220 flags has been unveiled in Madison County. Each flag represents a member of the Jackson-Madison County community who lost their life to COVID-19. "Those…
Simulator shows students distracted driving risks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Save a Life tour made a stop at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High Monday morning to warn students about the dangers of distracted driving.…
Officials discuss automotive factory announcement in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee arrived in Bolivar Friday afternoon to announce an estimated $8 million investment and 100 new jobs in the city. "This is a great company that…
Summer camps relaunching in Jackson, nearly one year after start of pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2020, coronavirus caused summer camps across the area to shut down. It was still relatively new, and we didn't know what the next few months were going to hold. Nearly a year later, those summer…
Officials thankful after avoiding major damage in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Down in Hardin County, authorities prepared for the worst, but thankfully avoided major damage. Over in Savannah and Crump, the rain came heavy, but the area was…
Spring break raises concerns over COVID-19 for schools
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- The good news for West Tennessee: COVID-19 cases are on the decline and schools throughout the region have had few issues going back in-person. But an upcoming spring break could complicate things. "COVID is still out there.…
Mask decontamination facility to cease operations Friday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Back in May of 2020, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News gave you a look at the Battelle Decontamination site housed in Madison County. The Battelle Memorial Institute…
Residents to oppose rezoning, industrial site in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in one community plan to fight a possible industrial addition. Janette Moss's family has been in Hardeman County for almost 100 years, in the community of…
Crockett County first responders honored with ceremony, receive donation
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community honored its first responders, and got a special donation along the way. A special luncheon honored first responders in Crockett County and what they do…
Lincoln Elementary hosts 'Phenomenal Women' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is celebrating Black History and Women's History Months. Lincoln Elementary School in Jackson hosted a virtual program called Phenomenal Women to celebrate women who…
New housing development coming to Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city has big plans for growth in the near future. It might not look like much now, but one field will eventually turn into one of…
Teachers, staff receive over $1,000 in bonuses in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local school district gave big bonuses to teachers and staff. The Milan Special School District started back to school in August, offering in-person and virtual options for…
The next round of stimulus checks: What you need to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've received plenty of viewer questions about the stimulus checks. Just one step remains before the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 becomes law. The House of Representatives is…
West Tennessee Healthcare holding vaccination event Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you qualify for a vaccine, but haven't gotten one yet, Tuesday just might be your chance. West Tennessee Healthcare is doing a vaccine event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…
Former activist finds mugshot from protest in 1960
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Most families try to hide their relatives' mugshots, but for the Skinner family, they're proud of their father's. "Arrested March 3, 1960, 19 years old," said Hollis Skinner.…
Looking back on the 2020 tornado in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was almost a year ago to the day that a tornado outbreak swept across the state. March 5, 2020: The wall of a…
Health department moves to phase 1c, provides update on J&J vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is moving to the next phase of vaccine distribution. The department announced they're moving forward with vaccinations for group…
COVID-19 spread trending downwards in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases are continuing to remain low in West Tennessee. The trends are clear: for now, COVID-19's spread in West Tennessee is at its lowest level since the beginning…
Jackson Fire Department unveils four new vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson will soon have four new firetrucks hit the streets. The fire department unveiled the…
Community, sheriff’s office comes together for deputy in hospital
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyer County Sheriff's deputy is in the hospital, fighting for his life. Lt. Kenny Gibbons is currently in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, months after initially…
Crews respond to fire at Lincoln Courts in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a structure fire at Lincoln Courts Monday afternoon. The fire broke out at 152 Lincoln Circle. Witnesses say that the first responders were there…
New exhibit honors civil rights icons 'freshmen four' in City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new display is commemorating a group of activists who helped change Jackson forever. …
Tennessee unveils COVID-19 vaccine locator tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More vaccines, more appointments, and more locations for you to get your shot. There has been a huge breakthrough in vaccine distribution. This week, the state of Tennessee…
Department of Health addresses vaccination efforts across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health provided an update on vaccination efforts across the state. Much of the call focused on recent incidents in Shelby County. The Shelby County Health…
Newest members of Mayor Conger's Youth Council sworn in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The newest members of the Mayor's Youth Council have been sworn in. Students representing high schools across Jackson took the oath Thursday afternoon. The Youth Council…
