Firefighters give 3-year-old boy ride to chemo treatment
LITTLEST FIREFIGHTER: An Arizona boy with cancer got the coolest ride to the hospital Monday (3/1) for chemo treatment.
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
Mugshots : Madison County : 03/02/21 – 03/03/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 03/02/21 and 7 a.m. on 03/03/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Horse farm to become hotel for dogs with homeless owners
(CBS Newspath) -- A horse farm in Scottsdale, Arizona is getting some new guests. Part of the farm will be transformed into a hotel for dogs with homeless owners.
Kangaroo destined for Tennessee makes escape in Alabama
(CBS Newspath) -- A kangaroo in Alabama is not something you see every day, but some in Winfield were able to catch a glimpse of one as it hopped along Monday afternoon. According to…
Mugshots : Madison County : 03/01/21 – 03/02/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 03/01/21 and 7 a.m. on 03/02/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Puppy born with six legs 'doing well'
(CBS Newspath) -- SIX-LEGGED PUPPY: Skipper is a rare brown-and-white puppy. She was born with six legs. Get to know Skipper.
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/26/21 – 03/01/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/26/21 and 7 a.m. on 03/01/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Local High School Basketball Coach Retires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This past Saturday Northside High School's head basketball coach Tony Brown announced his retirement from coaching. Brown will now move into a new position as Northside's new Assistant Principal, accepting…
Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School System announces Coach Tony Brown transitions to full time administrative role. According to the release, the longtime basketball coach for North Side High School will be leaving his current role to pursue school administration…
Annual Exotic Pet Expo returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-- An annual event returns to the Hub City, bringing out pet lovers from across West Tennessee, more specifically exotic pet lovers. The Exotic Pet Expo is back, going on this weekend at Jackson Fairgrounds Park near downtown Jackson.…
Organizers hold unique job fair to connect workers with potential employers
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- West Tennesseans looking for a job got the chance to put their best 'wheels' forward Saturday during a unique event. A drive-thru job fair was held in Brownsville in the parking lot of the Haywood County Criminal Justice…
Room fire closes unit at Henry County Medical Center
PARIS, Tenn. -- According to a press release from Henry County Medical Center, a contained fire was discovered earlier today in a patient room. This caused the closure of their New Haven Behavioral Health Unit. Per the release the affected…
Jackson Fire Department seeks online 'Fill the Boot' donations
JACKSON, Tenn. --According to a Facebook post from the Jackson Fire Department, the organization is doing things a bit differently this year for the annual "Fill the Boot" drive to help the MDA. The Muscular Dystrophy Association has benefited from…
Police Officer gives ducklings a lift in California
TO THE RESCUE: A Santa Ana, California police officer gave some ducklings a lift to help them catch up with their mother on Thursday. Check out the video:
Grandmother tackles thief who steals purse on her birthday
(CBS Newspath) -- NOT SO FAST: A grandma in Australia chased down and tackled the man who has now been charged with taking her purse while she was out celebrating her birthday in January.…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/25/21 – 02/26/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/25/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/26/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
TBI, Humboldt Fire Department investigating house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Fire Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a house fire Thursday afternoon. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens says the fire started at a home on North 21st Avenue around 3 p.m. Thursday. "The…
Cemetery collapses off cliff plunging coffins into sea
(CBS Newspath) -- 200 coffins fell down a cliff after part of a cemetery in Camogli, Italy collapsed on Monday (2/22). Recovery operations are underway for coffins that ended up in the water. It's…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/24/21 – 02/25/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/24/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/25/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Information on West TN Healthcare COVID-19 vaccine event times and locations
West Tennessee Healthcare will be hosting three regional community events on Saturday, February 27. from 10 am until 2 pm. The vaccine events are by appointment only. The vaccinations are for people who are 65 and over or who are…
Leaders with the Jackson-Madison county library plans for expansion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Library Board of Trustees hosted a presentation to discuss the results of the library's feasibility study. The library's performance has been assessed by…
American Heart Association makes donation to local high school
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A local high school received a life-saving donation on Wednesday. Students at Crockett County High School received a CPR kit from Master Medical Supplies and the American…
Haywood Co. Community Hospital certificate of need approved
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood County Community Hospital and BradenHealth have received approval for their certificate of need for the hospital project, according to a news release. The total estimated cost of the project is about $2,568,700, the release says.…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/23/21 – 02/24/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/23/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/24/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
JMCSS officials discuss policy changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders discussed potential changes to several district policies. Jackson-Madison County School leaders discussed several policies within the district and the Tennessee State Board of Education. Some…
Crews move 139-year-old home six blocks on flatbed truck
(CBS Newspath) -- HOUSE MOVED: Crews moved this 139-year-old Victorian house to a new address in San Francisco on Sunday (2/21). People watched as it was rolled down a few blocks from Franklin Street…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/22/21 – 02/23/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/22/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/23/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Hardeman County Schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 23
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 23 due to the recent winter weather. Hardeman County Schools adds that parent-teacher conferences will be on Wednesday, February 24.
Jackson police investigating shots fired Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a report of shots fired Sunday night. Police say officers responded to the area of Melwood Street around 10:15 p.m. Sunday after a report of shots fired. Officers did not find anyone…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/19/21 – 02/22/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/19/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/22/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
School Closings – 2/22/2021
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Monday, Feb. 22. Benton County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Dyer City and County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll Academy - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/18/21 – 02/19/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/18/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/19/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Friday to be 'optional learning day' for JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, February 19 will be an optional learning day for Jackson-Madison County School System. Students may elect to work independently on additional instructional support on this day. There will be no live instruction. A decision on Monday's…
Union City Schools to distance learn live Friday
UNION CITY, Tennessee. -- Due to inclement weather, Friday will be a live distance learning day for students and faculty at Union City Schools. There will be no in-person classes on any of the campuses. However, Friday will be a…
Health department closed on Friday, Feb. 19
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will remain closed on Friday, February 19 due to inclement weather. All Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for the…
Business Closings - 2/19/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19. Christ Community Health Services Discovery Park of America Madison County Juvenile Court Shiloh National Military Park
8 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,801 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients…
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/17/21 – 02/18/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/17/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/18/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
School Closings – 2/19/2021
The following schools are closed on Friday, Feb. 19. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools–closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools — closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University…
Cold-stunned turtles saved off Texas coast
Sea turtles off the coast of Texas are being rescued because of the cold weather that's descended on the state. It's left them cold-stunned.
Health department, convenience centers to close Thursday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has announced that the health department will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. All COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Thursday, Feb. 18 have been rescheduled for Feb.…
Waste Management pickup will not run in Jackson this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold, solid waste collection and Waste Management will not run for the rest of the week in the City of Jackson, according to a news release. Services are currently…
Business Closings – 2/18/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic Columbus McKinnon Chain - 2nd shift Discovery Park of America Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department JEA Customer Centers The Bank of Jackson…
Business Closings - 2/17/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Jackson-Madison County Library Fluid Routing Solutions-Lexington (no 3rd shift Wed.) Shiloh National Military Park
Mugshots : Madison County : 02/12/21 – 02/17/21
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 02/12/21 and 7 a.m. on 02/17/21. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
School Closings - 2/18/2021
The following schools are closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools--closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools -- closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools - closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University…
Salvation Army transports two dozen homeless individuals to warming shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is helping the homeless as temperatures stay below freezing. The Salvation Army in Jackson picked up a group of homeless individuals, along with three dogs this morning at a west Jackson motel. They were…
Health department closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health department will be closed on Wednesday, February 17 due to inclement weather. Additionally, all Madison County convenience centers will be closed as well. As a reminder, all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for…
Business Closings - 2/16/2021 - 2/17/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17. Carlstar Group - Production stopping at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, expected to resume at midnight Friday, Feb. 19 Christ Community Health Services closed Feb. 17 to Feb.…
School Closings - 2/17/2021
The following schools are closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17 due to inclement weather. Alamo City Schools - closed through Feb. 19 Augustine School Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University - virtual through Feb. 19 Carroll County Schools Chester…
