Brownsville mourns loss of Sgt. Anthony "Tony" Rankin
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The City of Brownsville is mourning the loss of Sgt. Anthony "Tony" Rankin. The city says Rankin died on Dec. 28 after a two month long…
Local News
Kids get free admission to Discovery Park in January
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Kids are getting free access to Discovery Park of American in January. The park says this comes from its partnership with Magnolia Place Assisted Living. The park says their support was made in memory of one…
AJ Massey announces run for Madison County mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board member AJ Massey is running for Madison County mayor. The news release says Jackson native Massey has a Master of Business Administration from Union University and a career in banking to go with…
Health officials raise concerns after CDC issues new guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cutting COVID-19 quarantine time in half. They are now recommending for people that test positive for COVID-19 to isolate for…
First Thursday program set for Jan. 6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its monthly First Thursday program. This event will feature Jackson native and Raymond James VP of Investment Lynne Henning, and will be at 12 p.m. on Jan. 6.…
Stay ready: Shelters remain best protection from severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With severe weather, sometimes there are no warning signs. The quickest way to react to a storm and take cover is to own a storm shelter. "If you find yourself…
438 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 438 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 19,454. The health department also released…
Jackson Animal Care Center obtains state certification
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center (JACC) is now a State Certified Animal Control Agency. The certification was granted by the State of Tennessee Department of Health this month after the center worked to meet the necessary requirements.…
THP encourages safe driving during New Year's Eve celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations. "Starting at 6 p.m., Dec. 31, troopers are going to be out working," said Lt. Bill Miller, with the…
Chipping of the Greens recycling tradition returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you ever find yourself after Christmas not knowing what to do with your Christmas tree? Chipping of the Greens is back after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19,…
Brother of man found dead in Humboldt home expresses concerns
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Monday, the Humboldt Police Department confirmed the death of two people that were found in a home on Christmas Eve. Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke to the brother of 44-year-old Billy Dale Yarbrough, who was…
New year, new you? Local gyms ready for those with fitness resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If your New Year's resolution is to get back into fitness, The Lift in Jackson says don't wait until January 1 -- instead, start mentally preparing now. "Think of it as…
Local restaurants still face big challenges as pandemic lingers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From COVID case increases, to a nationwide labor shortage, 2021 has presented several challenges for local restaurants in Jackson -- as well as booming business. "Our sales are out the…
Local law enforcement to offer free New Year's Eve rides
Three local law enforcement agencies have announced via Facebook they will offer free rides to inebriated residents on New Year's Eve. If you have too much to drink while out celebrating the holiday, residents of the following areas are encouraged…
Jackson to host city-wide Christmas tree recycling
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chipping of the Greens, a city-wide Christmas tree recycling initiative, is returning this season courtesy of City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful. "The annual Chipping of the Greens…
