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Gibson EMC gives update on power in Crockett, Gibson County

UPDATE: As of 11:20 a.m., Gibson EMC and other services are working to restore power to 374 members in Crockett and Gibson counties. “We have crews working at most of the 53 remaining outage trouble spots, but progress is slow,”…

Business Closures -- 2/3/2022

The following business have announced closures for Thursday, Feb. 3: Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department (Closing at 3 p.m.) Le Bonheur’s Outpatient Center in Jackson, Tenn. is closing early. Henry County Medical Center

TBI: Arrest made in connection to arson investigation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An arrest has been made in connection to a suspicious fire from earlier this week. An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation resulted in the arrest of Jason W. Greer.…

Jackson Regional Planning Commission discusses developments

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson Regional Planning commission came together for a meeting. According to director of planning, Stan Pilant, members discussed a few rezoning items. One of the main items was rezoning to accommodate future department developments.…

TDOT prepares for ice storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing for another round of winter weather. "We have crews coming in anywhere from 10 p.m. tonight to the middle of the night and the morning, depending on where you're at…

Discovery Park closed Feb. 3 due to weather

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America announced it will be closing Thursday to the weather. The park says you can follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. You can find more local news through the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…

Black History Month: Ronald Benton

Each week in February, WBBJ  7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Our first spotlight is…

TBI: 22 arrested in in Operation Big Red Ice 2.0

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Law officials are cracking down on drug trafficking in West Tennessee. Working with other agencies, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched Operation Big Red Ice 2.0 in April of 2021 after the conclusion of the Joint Operation…

Hidden box found in Dresden church walls opened

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A box that was hidden in a West Tennessee church for almost 100 years has finally been opened. After December's storms, Dresden First United Methodist Church was salvaging items with a conscious effort to preserve the…

School Closings – 2/3/2022

The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Thursday, Feb. 3. Alamo City Schools Augustine Schools Bells City School Benton County Schools Bethel University (Staff working remotely) Bradford Special School District Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester…

'The Sound of Music' comes to Gibson County

TRENTON, Tenn. -- "The Sound of Music" is coming to Peabody High School this March. Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County is presenting its production of the musical on March 18, 19, and 25 at 7 p.m. Additional performances will…

Gibson County courts cancelled, rescheduled

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Court is being moved or rescheduled. Gibson County Traffic Court that was set for Thursday, Feb. 3 has been moved Feb. 24. Gibson County Civil Court for Friday, Feb. 4 has been cancelled. Gibson…

Madison County Election officials prep for primaries

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission held a meeting Wednesday to discuss plans for the upcoming local elections. During that meeting, the commission discussed appointing poll officials and setting early voting hours for the May 3 county primary.…

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