GALLERY: Snow Day 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.
Author: Kyle Peppers
97 new COVID-19 cases, additional death confirmed in Madison County
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…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 7,588 new cases, 625,237 total
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…
90 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 9,167 total
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…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 5,399 new cases, 617,649 total
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…
63 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 9,077 total
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…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,953 new cases, 612,250 total
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.
Man struck by vehicle in Martin after altercation over ex-girlfriend
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…
546,497 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,431 deaths, 2,944 hospitalizations
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…
101 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 8,102 total
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…
1 killed, another injured in Henderson County wreck
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…
Cosmetology school finds new home in Jackson
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…
GALLERY: The Grinch takes over Jackson
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…
Local authorities seek wanted man Todd Robbins
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 mother says she drank bleach, stabbed herself after drowning baby
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 police search for missing man
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…
106 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 7,543 total
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 police charge woman in death of her 17-month-old child
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…
West Tennessee Healthcare receives COVID vaccine
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…
Additional death, 153 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
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 Schools will go virtual-only this week
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…
5 Things You Didn’t Know: Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- 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…
Two arrested after Gibson County drug investigation
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…
Entertainment venue reopens in Huntingdon
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…
5 Things You Didn’t Know: Jackson
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 community ‘blessed’ by social media project
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…
Superintendent King eyes teacher raises for upcoming budget
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…
Eight graduate from Carroll County leadership program
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…
Missing Milan teen has been located
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…
Trenton teen charged after armed robbery at Humboldt store
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…
Police seek info after shot fired at south Jackson Walmart
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,…
The WBBJ team says ‘goodbye’ to Corallys Ortiz
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…
Local florist uplifts seniors on Thanksgiving Day
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…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing (11/24/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing from Nashville starting at 2:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 24.
344,550 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,301 deaths, 2,091 hospitalizations
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…
Lane College to receive Peyton Manning’s donation from golf challenge
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…
TDOT to halt lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday
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 man charged with rape of minor
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…
Former ‘Bachelorette’ shares ‘Dancing With the Stars’ experience
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,…
JMCSS suspends in-person learning for Thanksgiving week
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…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing (11/17/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing from Nashville starting at 3 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 17.
320,729 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,995 deaths, 1,929 hospitalizations
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…
Bethel University to host ‘Christmas with Renaissance’ virtually
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…
102 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths confirmed in Madison Co.
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…
300,458 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,852 deaths, 1,792 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 300,458 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, November 13. In addition, 3,852 people have died and 1,792 are currently hospitalized. Another 265,459 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
City of Jackson unveils new ‘731 Mural’ downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson unveils a new art project downtown. The 731 Mural was painted by two local artists -- Jonathan and Sarah Cagle -- at the Southwest Tennessee Development District building on East College Street.…
Nonprofit sanctuary provides misplaced animals with permanent home
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization in northwest Tennessee is providing animals in need with a permanent home. Amos' Ark Sanctuary was established last September, with the goal to be a safe haven for animals that have been misplaced…
Drive-in theater reopens with new safety guidelines
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Birdsong Drive-in has reopened to the public after closing due to COVID-19. While traditional movie theaters remain closed, drive-ins can offer a social distance-friendly solution for those seeking activities outside their home. The theater is following new…
Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum to host live tour
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum announced via Facebook they will be giving a live virtual tour on Friday. Rusty Robinson, owner, says he will showcase most of the vehicles in the museum during the tour. Robinson…
