THP reminds drivers to move over for emergency vehicles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In order to help avoid crashes like the one below in Colorado, Tennessee enacted the Move Over Law in 2006. "What it says or requires is that…
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AG urges people take safety measures after 2021 data breach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Attorney General is advising people to take steps to protect their identity following a 2021 data breach. The breach, which was announced by T-Mobile in August of 2021, impacted over 53 million people, including over 757,300…
School bus rear-ended while traveling to Greenfield School
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities say a school bus was involved in a wreck Wednesday morning as it was traveling to Greenfield School. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the bus was headed eastbound on Highway 124. With caution…
JMCSS granted funds for new Pope School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day many parents and school leaders in Jackson and Madison County have been waiting for has arrived. Parents and students in the crowd cheered as the Madison…
Marsha Blackburn thoughts on State of the Union
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A congressional leader shared her thoughts ahead of the State of the Union address in Washington D.C. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Sen. Marsha Blackburn moments before the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Blackburn…
First Love Your Block meeting brings neighbors together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to love your block. Love Your Block held its first community meet and greet on Tuesday. Love Your Block is a two-year grant program that aims to revitalize and beautify projects within focus areas…
Organization aims to improve transportation in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to give your opinion on transportation in Jackson. The City of Jackson hosted a virtual public meeting on Tuesday about the recently-released Public Participation Plan. Jackson's Metropolitan Planning Organization helps ensure stakeholders and the public…
JMCSS employees could soon see 4th bonus check
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Employees in Jackson and Madison County may see a fourth bonus check soon. The Jackson-Madison County School Board has given out three bonus checks since 2020, and now employees could be…
Jackson sells Oman Area for $1, talks redistricting map
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders held their monthly council meeting to discuss several topics. One of them being surplus properties. "That's a property that the city currently owns and maintains. We mow it and…
Authorities investigate weekend house fire in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after human remains were found at the site of a fire in McNairy County. Around 11:22 Saturday evening, law enforcement and fire personnel were dispatched to a fire at the 1100 block of…
New satellite to watch over Western Hemisphere
JACKSON, Tenn. -- NASA has launched a new satellite to increase natural disaster tracking accuracy. NASA launched the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite called GOES-T. "It stays in a position over the Earth's…
Tennessee to first lady to help clean east Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's first lady is coming to help clean up east Jackson. A news release says first lady Maria Lee will join business leaders to remove litter at Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park. “We are thrilled to have…
Lexington woman charged with TennCare fraud
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property. According to the Office of Inspector General, 38-year-old Jeanifer Donegan, of Lexington, allegedly misrepresented her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn't…
Father arrested in death of 4-year-old child
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 27-year-old father was arrested Monday in connection to the death of his child. According to U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Tyler McMillion allegedly left his two children -- ages two and four -- unattended in a vehicle…
4th Tennessee Music Awards highlights state's talent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth hosted its 4th annual Tennessee Music Awards. "Due to the pandemic, we didn't have one last year. So these are a combination…
