JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's certainly a strange summer, and trying to plan a vacation can be difficult. So what are people doing instead? It looks like they're getting outside. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt spoke with two local…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County School System held one of many brainstorming sessions Tuesday morning, trying to figure out how to open 22 schools and educate over 12,000 students. "How can we…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new mask mandate in Jackson and Madison County has a lot of people talking. "You may feel like…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do masks work? That was the topic for the first press conference from local leaders and health officials since…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many of us haven't been doing much during the pandemic, some kids here in Tennessee have been doing a lot -- at least for 48 hours of it.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare's chief physician executive says Jackson-Madison County General Hospital can handle 50 COVID-19 patients at one time. "It's doubled on us in the past week, or over-doubled…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community welcomed new superintendent Dr. Marlon King to Jackson-Madison County Schools Wednesday. Hundreds of people showed up to welcome King on his first day at his new school…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County passed their 2020-2021 budget Tuesday with cuts across the board, and that has commissioners talking. 19 people voted yes, and four voted no, with a total…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris says Saturday's 14 case increase of COVID-19 is the second largest in Madison County since the start of the pandemic. "The numbers are…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a police reform bill, after protests sweep the nation and West Tennessee demanding justice. "We hear them loud and clear," Rep.…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The American Pyrotechnics Association says 80% of Fourth of July celebrations across the country have been canceled. In West Tennessee, it seems the 244-year-old tradition isn't completely stopping because…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 23 positions were cut from a variety of departments in the City of Jackson Tuesday, ranging from Health and Sanitation to the Animal Care Center. Wednesday, we followed up…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council passed the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year budget 8 to 1 Tuesday. Ross Priddy was the only councilman to vote no. "Just in the time to…
MERCER, Tenn. -- Rescuers are now saying around 600 animals were removed during a puppy mill raid in southwest Madison County over the weekend, but the work is just now beginning. Guardians…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Up until recently, the farthest Greg Hammond from Bemis could trace his family's history back was with the help of his grandfather who told him the story of his…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is showing a spike in coronavirus cases in Hardin County, but what does that mean? "Particularly the data for Hardin and McNairy Counties, I've seen what I would call a significant…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What will college look like in the fall? That's what many people are asking. There are nine higher education institutions in the area, and each one has a different plan…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county commission passed a tentative budget Monday, totaling to $234,935,780. "We're talking about a 10% reduction," said budget chairman Doug Stephenson. The state said they saw a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For one woman, car troubles led to new friendships and a chance to share her history. Friday morning, these three men surprised Hannelore Demkowicz on her 91st birthday, but the…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â On the side of Highway 70, you're going to find a tradition even a pandemic can't stop. It's the 17th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale. "I have to make…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County saw five new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, but where did they come from? And health officials say not wearing a mask could have consequences. "I know before I…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Some students at a summer camp in Trenton had a unique opportunity to write with some of Nashville's very own. Leann Phelan, who owns LP Creative Management, led a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Can your social media posts affect your employment? A situation from this weekend is drawing attention to this issue. "It's crazy that I even have to make a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they're investigating an early morning shooting that left one man dead. Around 5 a.m. Friday, guests at the Casey Jones Motel said for the most…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Police Department confirms there was a shooting at the Casey Jones Motel early Friday morning. They said it happened around 5 a.m. Police said one person was injured, and they were taken to the hospital. WBBJ…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A long-awaited project in the Hub City is nowhere near being completed, and just got more bad news. Back in 2016, the Jackson City Council, under former Mayor…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Food banks been around for years. However, in times of crisis they are even more important. Cans were stacked as high as as the ceiling, and the fridge…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A last minute addition to the June City Council agenda: hiring the Crone Law Firm from Memphis to look into the city's dealings with the Jackson Generals under former Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. "I've spent a couple…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Events across the country are prompting some to protest and others to express themselves. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Julia Ewoldt listened to a poem from a local police…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet Bart, the Holstein steer. "He's the biggest baby you've ever met. He's a big love," Lori Collins, director of Redemption Road Rescue, said. But what makes Bart so…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County leaders updated us on coronavirus in the area Wednesday. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 508 patients Wednesday morning, a stark contrast to the little…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "So, our response is basically what we were expecting," June Iljana, media specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau s aid. Progress is being made on the 2020 Census, but many of you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More stores are reopening as Jackson and Madison County ease coronavirus restrictions, and shoppers are anxious to get their retail therapy in. TJ Maxx and Marshalls haven't let people…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Churches are slowly starting to resume their in-person services, but keeping kids interested after weeks of virtual programs is difficult. One local church's kids ministry is reaching out to their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As July 1 inches nearer, the Madison County Budget Committee is scraping more and more off the 2020-2021 budget. The next thing we could see go: their contribution…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission is making some more changes to their budget, dictated by a lack of sales tax revenue. The biggest topic on Monday's agenda was the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday marks the beginning of National Police Week, but it looked a little different for the Jackson Police Department. "On this day, May 15, 2020, I and the entire Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One group is continuing to pray over Madison County. Thursday, the prayer circle met in front of Area Relief Ministries in downtown Jackson. ARM helps people who are homeless get back…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received another shipment of reusable face masks to give away. They gave away over 7,000 masks during their first distribution, then gave away another…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Reality is setting in for many high school seniors: they will not get the experiences for which they were hoping. However, one group of these kids has an inspiring…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County saw a large spike in COVID-19 cases after Tennessee ordered coronavirus testing at all prisons. As of Monday, 149 individuals at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Salons and other nonessential businesses have been open for almost five days in Jackson, but how is it going? "You're doing good," said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, Madison Academic High School in Jackson held a drive-thru celebration for their graduating seniors. The students were able to pick up their yearbooks and other items, and the teachers congratulated…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gyms across the state are reopening for business, but you're going to notice a few changes when you get inside. "That's our main concern, is we want to keep…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No shirt, no shoes, no mask... No service? Our local mayors want to leave mask enforcement up to businesses. "Why would you not be considerate of the other people…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing budget insecurities for Madison County, and now departments are having to make cuts. The belt was already tight around Madison County's budget, but we…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Why are officials allowing businesses to reopen in Jackson and Madison County? They say it's because of you. "It works. Social distancing works. It's a proven method in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders gave us an update on coronavirus in Jackson and Madison County Friday, and they're looking forward to the future. "We're looking forward to entering phase two…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced more employees have tested positive for coronavirus, and more businesses could be reopening in Jackson soon. "We've only had six employees that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local officials discussed the reopening of retail stores and answered common questions concerning coronavirus in their daily press conference. Retail store fronts were allowed to open across the state…
