Civic Center events cancelled until March for warming shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is postponing all events at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in order to help provide more space for the local warming shelter. The…
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Non-profit fights scammers with online tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit organization is helping track scammers to prevent fraud. If you have experienced multiple scam calls already, then the Better Business Bureau has developed a tracker tool for…
Jackson Christian Theatre presents first play of 2021
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christian Theatre presented it's first play of the new year. "Newsies The Musical" was showcased in front of a small audience at the Freed-Hardeman Auditorium. Due to…
Thousands of pounds of cheese donated to local food banks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bongard Creameries, a national cheese manufacturer, has donated 18,000 pounds of cheese to local food banks across Tennessee and Minnesota, where the company is headquartered. More than 6,000…
Deaf community shares communication obstacles of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn., -- The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many people in the deaf and hard of hearing community around West Tennessee. WBBJ-7 spoke with Sara Miller, a local educator and member of…
Shoppers react to mall store closing
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Macy's department store has decided to close its local mall location. If you're a regular customer of Macy's you might want to make your way to the store before it…
Warming shelter seeks volunteers as temperature drop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is looking for volunteers to help out at a local warming center for the new year. The Tennessee Homeless Solution Hotline is asking for your help to assist those in need. As we enter…
Committee, businesses help provide meals to Jackson police officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local committee is showing their support to law enforcement officers in the Hub City. For the seventh year in a row, the Blue Strong Committee is…
LIFELINE Blood Services asking for more blood drive locations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services in Jackson is in need of more locations to host mobile blood drives across West Tennessee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LIFELINE has not been…
Funeral homes adjust to impact of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While COVID-19 deaths continue to grow, funeral homes are having to adjust to the impact it is having on them. According to CNN, some funeral businesses across…
Residents return home from holiday traveling
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the end of the holiday season and many people are returning back home from traveling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traveling during the holidays has been fairly…
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland hosts last light show for holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. - " I had someone come four hours away just to see the lights so people come far," said Herrera. Sunday was the last day of Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland Light Show and…
Police investigate I-40 crash involving tractor trailer, vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. - Police are investigating a wreck on I-40 eastbound in Jackson involving a tractor trailer and a vehicle. It was reported that one person was injured in the crash and traffic was delayed on I-40. Stay with WBBJ…
Officials investigate trailer fire in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Saturday to a trailer fire in Chester County. There is no word yet on how the fire started. Fire officials say no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries…
Local WWII veteran shares COVID-19 survival story
JACKSON, Tenn. –A World War II veteran and his family share their experience with COVID-19. For the last 10 months COVID-19 has hit home for many people, especially for 98-year-old William Dennis. "It was…
Jackson community mourns the loss of retired fire chief
JACKSON, Tenn. –The Jackson community celebrated the homegoing of a retired fire chief. James Pearson, who had been with the Jackson Fire Department for over 20 years, was laid to rest this…
Over 200 people receive vaccine at local development center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison-Haywood Developmental Services is giving people the opportunity to get COVID-19 vaccinations, making sure individuals are in good health to prevent the spread of the virus. Many people lined up…
Over 30 displaced following apartment fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fire has heavily damaged an apartment building in Jackson, and has left many displaced. "Someone knocked on our door to let us know we were having an emergency. That’s…
TBI director provides update on Nashville bombing investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been four days since the Nashville bombing on Christmas morning, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is still putting together pieces in the cause of the explosion. The Federal…
Travelers share thoughts on COVID-19 travel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people are traveling this holiday season, and they told us what they think about traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just two days after Christmas, and with the upcoming New Year,…
Families make changes on Christmas Day due to the pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Jackson and many others around the world say they are having to make some changes this holiday season. Christmas Day was different for one family. Because of COVID-19, they spent the…
State park hosts Birds of Prey program for the community
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. - At the Chickasaw State Park in Henderson, families are learning about the survival of many birds in the 'Tennessee Birds of Prey' program. Park ranger Michael Champagne, says these…
Santa greets kids at local diner's holiday buffet
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a special Christmas Eve morning as many enjoyed a good breakfast buffet at a local diner. "We have had some that's not been able to see…
Health department begins distributing Moderna vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department received the first doses of the Moderna vaccine this morning. "I've been frustrated, worried, scared, downright angry at the world on how…
Governor Lee delivers statewide address for COVID-19 surge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are in a global pandemic that’s been crippling our country for months. Now, Tennessee is ground zero for a surge in sickness," said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. After months…
Church hosts bell carillon concert
JACKSON, Tenn. - Church bells rang throughout North Jackson Sunday afternoon in a unique concert. The First Presbyterian church in Jackson hosted a bell carillon for the community. A selection of Christmas songs were played from the church's bell tower.…
Local lodge prepares Christmas baskets for residents
JACKSON, Tenn.- The Elks Lodge in Jackson is preparing for another historic moment this holiday season by putting together Christmas baskets for people in need. Lori Nally, member of the lodge says this is a yearly tradition. "We have been…
BancorpSouth partners with JTA for 'Customer Appreciation Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority partnered with a local bank to show their appreciation to customers. Christmas Day is just around the corner and JTA is making sure all…
West Tennessee healthcare holds virtual meeting on hospital finances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees held a virtual committee meeting Friday. Board members gave an update on the finances regarding hospital budget for COVID-19. Due to…
Rein-Bow Riding, Stanfill farm seeking hay donations following recent fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local farm that stores hay for the Rein-Bow Riding Academy is picking up the pieces after a recent fire. The Stanfill hay barn that served…
Group donates to COVID-19 nurses at Jackson General
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of individuals in Jackson made a donation Monday to the nursing staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Charles Northcross of Northcross Construction partnered with Roslyn Jackson and…
Local community living centers will receive first vaccine shipment this week
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Seven community living centers in West Tennessee, like Bailey Park Community Living Center, are preparing to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine shipment this week. Even though it is…
Local farm decorated for drive-thru light show
HURON, Tenn. -- Holiday cheer and joy filled the outside of Sunset Valley Farms in Huron with a drive-thru of wonderful lights. Sunset Valley Farms says it's their first ever Christmas light show.…
Lexington church hosts live nativity complete with goats, sheep
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- "We see this as our gift to our community. This is something we can do to just to remind people of the setting of the first nativity and remind people what…
Local church hosts Christmas worship
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church held a musical performance. Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson held a Christmas themed service. Church members joined in prayer and sang popular Christmas songs. Due to COVID -19, the church offered four services this…
Ballet Arts of Jackson host 'The Nutcracker' performance
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Ballet Arts of Jackson hosted its second night of 'The Nutcracker' performance at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Many people came out to witness the magical show performed by kids from ages 8 to 15. Due…
Residents dress up as movie characters; bring holiday cheer
JACKSON, Tenn. - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Northwood Avenue in Jackson. Residents in the neighborhood dressed up as characters from their favorite Christmas movies, waving to cars…
Holiday card campaign supports local children’s hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A dental association launched a holiday card campaign to support a Jackson children's hospital. Delta Dental of Tennessee has given over $100,000 in collective donations to seven children's hospitals, including Ayers Children's Medical Center in Jackson. This…
State commission on aging holds briefing on COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of COVID-19 cases are continuing to climb in Tennessee. Older adults are among those at a greater risk of getting the virus and developing serious medical complications. Due to…
Milan hosts annual Shop with a Cop program
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan Police Department hosted their 15th annual Shop with a Cop program, but this year's looked a little different due to COVID-19. Milan police are still making sure kids have what they need in time for the…
Jackson church donates to three local schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church hosted a coat drive at three schools in Jackson. East Jackson Church of Christ donated coats to kids at Jackson Careers and Technology Middle School, Issac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary, and Rose Hill Middle…
Virtual memorial held Sunday in honor of Clark Shaw
JACKSON, Tenn. - The love for Clark Shaw was shown as city officials came together in a virtual memorial to honor him. For the past two weeks, Shaw's family and friends came together…
Jackson church hosts live nativity
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church shared the reason for the season Saturday night at their annual live nativity scene. Representatives from the Malesus United Methodist Church say they wanted to share the unique story of how one special little…
Gibson County 911 dispatchers donate care packages to military soldiers
TRENTON, Tenn. - The Gibson County 911 dispatchers are giving back to military heroes for the holidays by putting together care packages with items donated by the community. For the first ever ‘Fill the Ambulance’…
Discovery Park of America opens new agriculture exhibit
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America has added a new exhibit known as “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival,” telling the farming innovation of the past, present and future.…
Lifeline employee to retire, receives key to the city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For more than 20 years Cherie Parker has served as the public relations and marketing coordinator for Lifeline Blood Services in Jackson. Parker recently announced her decision to…
Jackson Arby's presents check to child abuse center
JACKSON Tenn. -- A fast food chain with a restaurant in Jackson is helping kids in need. The Arby's on Stonebrook Place presented a check for $5,300 to the Carl Perkins Center…
McKellar-Sipes considers additional airline proposals
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson Airport Authority held its second meeting for new airline proposals Monday. A special-called meeting was held at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport where airlines presented proposals to provide commercial air service in and out of the…
Antibody treatment available for COVID patients at North Hospital, Dyersburg Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced Monday that COVID-positive patients can now receive a new antibody treatment at North Hospital in Jackson and at Dyersburg Hospital. Chief Compliance and Communications Officer Amy…
Chamber of commerce provides list of holiday lights set up in community
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce is spreading community cheer by providing a list of holiday lights from local businesses and homes. The executive director for the Henderson-Chester County Chamber…
