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Jackson police officer hospitalized after being hit by vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed an officer was seriously injured Thursday night after responding to a domestic assault at a north Jackson business. Police say officers responded to an assault at the Clean Machine Coin Laundry on Carriage…

12 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,344 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,344. Those new patients range in age from 8-years-old to 65-years-old. There…

JPD investigating wreck on Carriage House Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a wreck on Carriage House Drive. The crash occurred Thursday evening. According to crews on the scene, the crash involved at least two vehicles. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness online and on…

Marker honoring Eddy Arnold to be placed in Henderson

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A native of one local county is receiving a big honor. Known as the Tennessee Plowboy, Chester County native Eddy Arnold will be honored by the state with a new Tennessee Music Pathways marker. The marker will…

North Parkway closed due to crash, death investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a crash on North Parkway in which one person has died. Police say the crash happened just before 4 p.m. on North Parkway between Browns Church Road and Flex Drive. Police say only…

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee releases FY 2021-2022 budget

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced that the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed the General Assembly. The upcoming budget includes: $100 million to bring Tennesseans high speed internet. A $250 investment in the Mental Health Trust Fund. $79…

Jackson police seek ID in theft from auto repair shop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual suspected of theft from a local business. Police say surveillance video shows the man entering Dennis Mitchell's Automotive on Hollywood Drive on Tuesday and taking…

Hardin County selected to participate in property evaluation program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development have announced the four counties to participate in the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program. Those counties are Bedford, Greene, Hamilton and Hardin, according to a news release. These four…

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