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Business Closings - 1/7/2022

We have received confirmation that the following businesses and government offices will be closed or have reduced hours on Friday, January 7: Discovery Park of America The Woman's Clinic (Jackson: open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Henderson County Courthouse Jackson-Madison…

Special called meeting reviews Jackson’s spending plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting on Thursday. The city passed on the second reading of the purchase of a portion of land for Project Cardinal. The budget amendment is set at…

Winter weather creates slick roads in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second round of winter weather is covering West Tennessee in the new year! Winter weather hit parts of the area, producing slick and dangerous roads. Nichole Lawrence, with the…

GALLERY: Winter weather hits West Tennessee

SNOW DAY: Most of West Tennessee woke up to a blanket of snow and ice Thursday morning. Check out these winter weather photos from our viewers! Submit your photos to news@wbbjtv.com and stay safe! For more local news, click here.

McKellar-Sipes considering new airline proposals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is considering new proposals from multiple airlines and an airport bus service. This comes after the airport's request that Boutique Air withdraw from the Jackson market following numerous complaints. Proposals from interested air carriers…

Poll of the Day: Snow Plows

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School Closings - 1/7/2022

The following schools will be closed on Friday, January 7 due to winter weather: Alamo City Schools Augustine School Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester County Schools Christ…

Business Closings - 1/6/2022

We have received confirmation that the following business and government offices will be closed due to winter weather on January 6, 2022: Tennessee state offices Jackson Energy Authority offices The Old Country Store Jackson-Madison County Library Discovery Park of America…

Jackson Elks Lodge makes donations to area non-profits

JACKSON, Tenn.--Two organizations receive big donations. The Jackson Elks Lodge presented RIFA and the West Tennessee Therapy and Learning Center with donations, Wednesday. RIFA received a $2,000 Spotlight Grant. The lodge also gave the Therapy and Learning Center $1,750 worth…

1 million COVID-19 cases reported in US

JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise, with 1 million new cases being reported in the United States on Monday. Positivity rates have increased almost 2% in the past two years, from 17% to 18.9%. However, the number…

LIFELINE reporting extremely low blood donations

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blood donation centers are in need of your help now more than ever. LIFELINE Blood Services is seeing extremely low donations in blood this week. Usually bringing in 500 units per week, donations have been slashed into…

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