The San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Click here. Tour Yellowstone National Park! Click here. Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover. Click here. This Canadian site FarmFood 360…
Click here for a list of local restaurants offering delivery, to-go, and curbside pickup.
This lesson talks about how changes in pressure can affect the weather, how broadcast meteorologists predict the changing atmosphere at their jobs, and how you too can forecast the weather! Look for more videos in the weeks to come!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Education has partnered with PBS to offer video lessons. A release from the department says 30 minute segments will air on six main PBS channels across the state from 10 a.m. 12 p.m., beginning…
eBay is making some changes in a way that could help your business thrive again. The new "Up and Running" program aims to help retailers move their business online as many struggle due to being shutdown while the COVID-19 pandemic…
Marvel is making some of its online comics free until May 4. Free comics include X-Men's Dark Phoenix saga, Civil War and Amazing Spider-Man: Red Goblin. You can access the comic books through Marvel's Unlimited subscription website or through its…
Dolly Parton has started her 10 part YouTube series called Goodnight with Dolly. The first episode featured the singer reading 'The Little Engine That Could' to over 200,000 people. You can watch Parton's story time on Facebook every Thursday at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Danny Day, a General Surgeon at Jackson Surgical, was on call Thursday night but his son Trip, a sophomore at Jackson Christian, needed help with Algebra 2 homework. They began taking…
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee’s 2020 statewide spring turkey hunting season will be held as scheduled and the state’s lakes and rivers and access areas controlled by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will remain open. “Governor (Bill) Lee’s Executive Orders 22 and…
Looking for something new to do with the kids? Cards Against Humanity has released a new family edition of its popular card game, and you won't have to make a trip to the store to get it. The company says…
If you enjoy photography, now's your chance to get some free training. Nikon is making all of its online photography classes free until the end of the month. All 10 classes can be streamed online and are taught by professional…
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A company helps the public stay connected through the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're our neighbors, and we want to take care of them," TEC Executive Vice President Joey Garner said.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church helps out in the community, from a distance. Love and Truth Church in north Jackson held a drive-through donation drop-off and prayer service Thursday. The church collected donations such as food, toiletries, and other basic…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're worried that you have coronavirus, but you don't know if you need to be tested or to seek help, try asking Siri. Hey Siri, do I have…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Madison County group made a special gesture to hundreds of healthcare workers Thursday morning. Delivering breakfast probably isn't in the job description for most healthcare workers, but for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses in the Hub City continue to show support for healthcare workers. The Corner Boutique, along with businesses Board and Brush and West Tennessee Bank, donated meals to nurses at…
You won't run out of books to read, thanks to The Internet Archive. They have launched a "National Emergency Library" offering access to 1.4 million free books in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The emergency library is an expansion of…
Facebook is expanding one of its features in response to the coronavirus. You can now use the Community Help feature to request or offer assistance to your neighbors. The feature was originally made for people to help each other after…
The latest Humble Bundle is offering a big deal for those stuck at home. The bundle offers a large selection of games for your donations to organizations that are helping to supply those fighting the coronavirus on the front lines.…
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability is asking healthy Tennesseans to consider volunteering to help older adults across the state. Information is available online on a variety of volunteer opportunities and programs. Click here to learn how you can…
A new app is helping researchers to better understand the coronavirus and how it spreads. Here’s a look at the COVID Symptom Tracker app.
DALLAS, Texas -- What are you doing to make sure you follow social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic? This woman in Dallas, Texas had a creative way to keep people six feet away…
AUSTIN, Texas -- A homeowner in Austin, Texas is keeping his decorative flamingos six feet apart during the coronavirus pandemic. Greg Cunningham changes his flamingo display with the seasons and says a neighbor suggested he showcase social distancing. [field59_video account="WBBJ"…
NEW YORK -- Scientists are looking to COVID-19 survivors for a potential breakthrough in the fight against the virus. They’re hoping to harness antibodies from recovered patients. Here’s how one survivor in New York is on a mission to help…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson launched a website for COVID-19 updates. The website was created to answer frequently asked questions, provide information and updates on COVID-19 and more. Businesses and individuals can both find helpful resources through this…
NEW YORK -- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering tips for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. A release from the foundation says that changes in routine could lead to anxiety, confusion agitation and discomfort. The foundation shared tips…
Nextdoor is making it easier for you to help others and receive help of your own. Nextdoor now has a "Help Map" for users to mark their home with a green dot to indicate they are available to help those…
NASA is bringing the universe straight to your living room! The space agency is offering help to families cooped up at home because of the coronavirus. NASA's website includes dozens of tutorials on different stem activities for kids and adults…
Spotify has announced it is bringing its Spotify Kids to the U.S. Tuesday. The app is ad-free and features content appropriate for kids ages three and older, according to Spotify. The app has more than 8,000 songs, as well as…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education and Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation are partnering with ReadyRosie to provide Tennessee families with videos, free resources and activities. A news release from the state of Tennessee says this partnership will provide…
Scammers are constantly adapting and the recent COVID-19 national emergency is no exception. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has learned of a number of ways fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of consumers. From fake testing kits and unproven cures…
FORT WORTH, Texas -- During a time when many service, retail and manufacturing companies are being forced to lay off employees because of coronavirus, Caregiver Inc. is hiring. Caregiver is a leading provider of long-term care services and supports to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coronavirus pandemic has caused millions across the world to separate, and on the other hand it’s bringing Americans together, to be there for one another in a time of…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee boy experienced a special birthday party that he will never forget. Friends and family of Austin, held a surprise drive-by party on Sunday to celebrate his birthday.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kaylie Wehner and Ryan Garner held a wedding from home on Saturday. The wedding scheduled for April 25, with 300 invited guests, had to be postponed. Wehner and Garner…
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Caregiver Inc. is looking for members to join their team. The company has openings for direct support professionals, who provide daily living care to Caregiver individuals in residential and group homes, according to a news release…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, many people are thanking healthcare workers fighting to keep you safe. Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt spoke…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People across the country are making sure healthcare workers, who are on the front lines of COVID-19, are getting the recognition they deserve. Papa John's Pizza is serving 200 meals a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System's nutrition program will continue to provide breakfast and lunch meals for all JMCSS students and children 18 years and under. Meals are tentatively scheduled to continue through April 24, 2020. The USDA has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Out of concern for students' well-being, Jackson State Community College is asking for donations for their Student Relief Fund. JSCC announced the fund on Thursday in a statement that reads in part: Jackson State Community College's student…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic and his wife, Demetria, have created an online, virtual game on Facebook as a way to have some fun while in quarantine. The two…
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If you're looking for a way to keep your child learning, Duolingo may have what you're looking for. Duolingo has launched a new app called Duolingo ABC. The app is designed to teach young children how to read, using short…
NASHVILLE -- Tennessee State Parks, in an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 while continuing to serve Tennesseans, is joining the CDC and the Tennessee Department of Health by encouraging residents not to travel, but to visit only their…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Beginning 10 a.m. March 26, families can begin applying online for up to two…
The following is a list of restaurants in Chester County that offer to-go, delivery, or curbside pickup. Snookum's (take out) Amazing Pizza and Wings (take out and delivery) China King (curbside) The Fiesta (carry out, delivery, curbside) El Ranchito (drive…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After a virtual meeting with cafeteria managers on Tuesday, Weakley County Schools Nutrition Director Trista Snider was confident that the Monday through Friday meal distribution would continue throughout the now extended school closure. “Stepping up and…
The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of the restaurants in the area that offer to-go, delivery, and curbside pickup. Click here for more information. Cakes By Brandi (Milan) (731) 571-4727 Crown Winery (731) 784-8100 Takeout, curbside Gourmet…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Education secured a partnership with the state’s PBS stations to deliver daily instructional content for Tennessee students during COVID-19 school closures. This partnership will provide all students with access to daily learning opportunities right in their own homes. Staring April 6, Tennessee’s six PBS stations— WNPT Nashville, East…
