LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- All Lexington City Schools and Henderson County Schools will be closed Tuesday, March 30. According to officials, the closure is due to the water main break in the area. The boil water mandate by Lexington Water Systems…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 3 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says those patients are: a 53-year-old man who died Feb. 6, 2021 a 60-year-old woman who died…
UPDATE: At 2:30 p.m., police confirmed the individual has been identified and is in custody. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of a man accused of indecent exposure and aggravated assault. Police say around…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Schools announced there will be early dismissal for all JMCSS schools Thursday due to threat of severe weather. High schools and middle schools will dismiss at 10:30 a.m., while elementary schools will follow at 11:30…
Last year, WBBJ brought you the story of a woman who lost both her jobs when the pandemic struck, but turned her luck around when she won a recording session at a Nashville studio through an online singing competition.…
Music is therapy for local worship leader Vonda Peet, who says most of her healing is done in her songwriting. As she prepares to release her first album, Vonda sat down with us to perform her song "Reach For…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center is moving forward with the 5th Annual Dancing with the STARs event, presented by Leaders Credit Union. Couples comprised of local celebrities and public figures will hit the stage on May 6 at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Phipps Pharmacy announced in a news release they will be hosting a drive-thru clinic for the one-shot Jansen vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 1 p.m. The pharmacy is located at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser presented two horseback riders with a letter and a Department Challenge Coin for their efforts in locating a missing child. Following a combined effort from first responders and the community, David Cole…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking information on the theft of multiple catalytic converters from a local business. Police say sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, a suspect removed nine catalytic converters…
Local country artist Bryan Moffitt has seen many of his dreams come true since he began performing in the area in 2008, but that hasn't stopped his love for small town living. Bryan sat down with us to share…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a commercial vehicle fire has closed I-40 eastbound at Henderson Road. Traffic is being rerouted off at Exit 83. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes. No injuries have been reported…
Country duo The Hutcheson Brothers have a long family history in music, including a mother who was a charting country-gospel artist and an uncle that played for Jerry Lee Lewis. Now, the brothers' latest single "Drive" is beginning to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking the identity of two shoplifting suspects. One theft occurred at Walmart in north Jackson, where Walmart reported a woman gathered an undetermined amount of merchandise and passed all points of legal…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,905. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced in a news release Monday that they are now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Madison County residents aged 65 and older. Residents included in this phase can schedule an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical appeal for blood donors following last week's winter weather. "Our blood supply has reached critically low levels," said LIFELINE Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach. Due to the road conditions, LIFELINE had…
Bethel student Emily McGill says she remembers music always being a part of her life. Between recording sessions in Nashville, she is sharing her new song “Write You Out of My Memory.” To catch up on all episodes of…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is making sure not only residents are safe during the winter weather, but animals as well. According to a Facebook post by the Hardin County Fire Department, firefighters responded to call…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on a shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to police, at approximately 7 p.m. on February 10, 55-year-old Damron Lee Dildine, of Gleason, was shot while working on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The vaccine appointment scheduling website for the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with the Rapid Response List, is once again operational. Currently, appointments are only available for Madison County residents ages 70 and up -- as…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local band is picking up steam as positive reviews and attention for their newest single have begun rolling in. A track that is both modern and bluesy, "Lucy" was written by Music By KOTA --…
For more than two years, Stephanie Fernandez has served the West Tennessee community as a reporter and recently, weekend anchor for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. This week, the news team is officially saying “goodbye” as she moves on to…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting earlier this month in Lake County. Authorities say at approximately 1:25 a.m. on January 10, Birdie Terry was shot in her driveway on the 800 block of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced Monday that 383 pounds of marijuana and 40 pounds of cocaine were recovered from a traffic stop near the 101 mile marker on Interstate…
UPDATE (12:45 p.m. 1/25/21): The THP has called off their search and the person of interest has been identified as Christopher J. Graves. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is searching for an individual on the west…
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…
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…
