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Jackson Housing Authority to open Section 8 waitlist

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Housing Authority will soon open a waitlist for Section 8 / Housing Choice vouchers. On Thursday, June 24, the application will be available online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at jacksonha.com. The application for the waitlist…

4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,528 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed  four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,528. Those new patients range in age from 26-years-old to 50-years-old. There…

Chester Co. Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted on several charges. Investigators say Terrance Terrill Anderson, 38, is wanted on multiple felony charges involving drugs and firearms, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators…

Bus entangled in power lines in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students are safe after a scary incident in northwest Madison County. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip early Thursday afternoon that utility lines landed on a Jackson-Madison County School bus, with students and a…

Aspell opens long-term living recovery house

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aspell Recovery Center held an open house and ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon for Kirkland House. It's a long-term living house for women recovering from addiction of substance abuse. During the open house, there were guest speakers and…

Tennessee invests $1 million in current teachers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is investing $1 million in its teachers. The Tennessee Department of Education says the grant will give teachers free access to English as a Second Language, Special Education and Secondary Mathematics endorsements. The department hopes this…

RIFA launches community supported agriculture boxes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA partnered with the Jackson Housing Authority to distribute produce boxes to the community. As a continuation of their Senior Staples Program, the nonprofit launched its community supported…

Library invites public to Summer Reading Program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is welcoming readers of all ages to its Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Tails of Tales. Readers are encouraged to stop by…

Study to be held on statewide litter pollution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study into litter pollution will soon be conducted in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation says there is an estimated 100 million pieces of new litter along Tennessee's roadways. Beyond causing damage to the environment, the TWF…

City of Jackson approves $75.9 million budget

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has approved the budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The city says the balanced budget is $75.9 million, and adds that it will not bring any increase in fees or property taxes. This…

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