JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking high school juniors to join Mayor Scott Conger's 2021-2022 Youth Council. The council, established to give the area's youth the opportunity to voice concerns to the mayor and learn about city…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been indicted for selling a firearm to Jason Autry, a convicted felon who was previously charged in connection with Holly Bobo's abduction and murder. According to a news release, 55-year-old Danny Joe…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trombonist Master Sergeant Samuel Barlow, of Jackson, will perform at president-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. Master Sgt. Barlow joined "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in 2004. In 2013, he was named principal…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Laura Hutcherson is well-known in the Carroll County community for caring for dogs in need from KEG Animal Rescue. When she needed to raise money for vetting for the animals, she turned to social media with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year, we are putting the arts in the spotlight with our new digital series "The Sound of Jackson." Each episode gives an up close and personal look at some of the best singer-songwriters in West Tennessee…
Monday, residents woke up to somewhat of a winter wonderland in West Tennessee. Staff at WBBJ were happy to see all of the photos viewers shared of their time enjoying the snow day.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says an 87-year-old woman died Jan. 6 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 147 Madison…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, January 6. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 90 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 9,167. Those patients range…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 5. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 63 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Tuesday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 9,077. Those patients range…
Above is the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 4. For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945.
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police confirm 54-year-old Derrick Williams has been charged with aggravated assault following an incident on New Year's Eve in Martin. According to a police report, at approximately 12:18 p.m. on December 31, an officer with the Martin…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 546,497 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Thursday, December 24. In addition, 6,431 people have died and 2,944 are currently hospitalized. Another 462,694 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
For the past 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been tracking Santa's flight on his mission to deliver presents to children around the world. The official NORAD Santa Tracker simulates his flight in real time, so…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 101 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,102. The health department says 1,056 of those cases…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms one person was killed and another was injured in a Wednesday evening wreck on Highway 412 West. According to a crash report, 26-year-old Haley Stanfill, of Reagan, was killed in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local cosmetology school has found a new home. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology, formerly located in Henderson, celebrated the grand opening of their brand new location in south Jackson on Tuesday. Owner Amanda Holmes says while their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One father-son duo is taking things to the streets to make sure Christmas cheer is spread throughout the community. Skylar Trompower and his father Bob operate Trompower Customs Hot Rods And Machining out of Milan, where…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office, along with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Service, is seeking information on the whereabouts of Todd Robbins. Robbins is a white male, 5'11" and weighing approximately 160…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman admitted to investigators that she drank bleach and stabbed herself after drowning her 17-month-old son, according to court documents. Documents state the Jackson Police Department and EMS responded to Park Ridge Drive around 4:55…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man last seen Wednesday. James Bradley was last seen on the evening of December 16 in the Cottage Grove area. Authorities report Bradley's vehicle was found off…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 106 cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases to 7,543. Those patients range in age from 2-years-old to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has charged a woman following the death of her 17-month-old child. According to JPD, 36-year-old Frances Cornett was charged with first degree murder for "intentional actions" that resulted in the child's death, which…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced in a news release Thursday that the first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been received. The shipment arrived Thursday morning at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Chief Operating Officer Tina Prescott says…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says that patient is a 58-year-old man who died Nov. 24 due to complications of COVID-19. In…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- All Henderson County Schools will transition to virtual learning beginning Tuesday, December 15, through Friday, December 18. According to the district's website, the change is due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and quarantine numbers. Final…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --Â Located midway between Nashville and Memphis, many locals already know the Henderson County seat is home to the popular Beech Lake, and a gateway to the nearby Natchez Trace State Park. However, there are many hidden gems…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Gibson County. According to a news release, a search warrant was executed at a home on…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center is reopening its doors this month after COVID-19 disrupted most of the regular season. On Saturday, December 19, Black Jacket Symphony will perform Prince's "Purple Rain" album live…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many residents are aware of Jackson's roots in the music business, and the city's extensive history with the railroad industry. However, it turns out there are many surprising facts that put the Hub City on the map.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Social media is helping to spread the love in Jackson amid a difficult year for all. Jackson resident Allison Shipp had an idea to give back to community members through blessing boxes, where non-perishable food and other…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King is committing to additional investments for employees, a news release states. "If you want to see a stronger school system, and if you want to change the educational landscape…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has announced the newest graduates for their Adult Leadership Program. "The two month program provides the opportunity to learn about the life and work of Carroll County and to identify…
UPDATE 12/3/2020: Milan police have confirmed Kristann Aliah Jarrell was found Thursday afternoon. MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for 14-year-old Kristann Aliah Jarrell, last seen at her home around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Kristann has brown eyes…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- 19-year-old Collin Michael Lee, of Trenton, is facing robbery and theft charges following an incident at a convenience store Monday night. A news release states around 7:44 p.m. on November 30, officers with the Humboldt Police Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking a person's identity following an incident at Walmart in south Jackson on Saturday. Police say around 5:10 p.m. on November 28, a gunshot was fired at the store. According to JPD,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the past three years, Corallys Ortiz has served the West Tennessee community as a reporter and meteorologist for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. This week, the news team is officially saying "goodbye" as she moves on…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A florist in Henry County is making a special gesture to seniors in the community during the holidays. Jack Jones Flowers & Gifts, located in Paris, will be delivering floral arrangements to residents at local assisted living…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing from Nashville starting at 2:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 24.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 344,550 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 23. In addition, 4,301 people have died and 2,091 are currently hospitalized. Another 296,592 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Peyton Manning, two-time Super Bowl Champion, has selected Lane College to receive his donation as part of Capital One's The Match: Champions for Change. On Friday, November 27, a golf event will be held featuring World Golf…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced they will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a release, all construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning 12 p.m.…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Savannah man has been indicted on counts of rape following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving the rape of a minor on September…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, we spoke with Dancing With the Stars finalists Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev via satellite about their experience on the show's 29th season. "I've always wanted to be a dancer,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced Tuesday that in-person classes will be suspended during the week of Thanksgiving. King says a continual rise in COVID cases throughout the area contributed to the decision. Teachers…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing from Nashville starting at 3 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 17.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 320,729 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, November 17. In addition, 3,995 people have died and 1,929 are currently hospitalized. Another 276,497 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's performing arts program -- Renaissance -- will present the annual "Christmas with Renaissance" performance virtually this year. "Each year, Bethel University Renaissance presents a special Christmas celebration to the local community and campus family, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 51-year-old man died Nov. 14, and a 52-year-old man died Nov. 16…
