The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, March 12. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man wanted for rape in East Tennessee was arrested in Dyersburg. According to the U.S. Marshals, Jordan Williams was arrested Thursday at a home in the 800 block of Phillips Street in Dyersburg. Williams was wanted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On this day one year ago, West Tennessee Healthcare and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department held their first press conference regarding the coronavirus. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County High School students took a break from class to promote litter awareness on roadways in Chester County. The students partnered with the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers of the Andrew Jackson Marathon are asking for volunteers for this year's race. The race, which started in 1972, is known as Tennessee's oldest marathon, and starts and finishes in downtown Jackson. Race organizers say they…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser presented two horseback riders with a letter and a Department Challenge Coin for their efforts in locating a missing child. Following a combined effort from first responders and the community, David Cole…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. A 61-year-old man died March 10 due to complications caused by COVID-19, according to the health department. A total…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 — and he raised the prospect of beginning to gain what he called “independence from this virus” by the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board members meet Thursday night. One of the items on their agenda: a vote to approve bonuses for employees. Board members approved a motion to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one university heard from a guest speaker. Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin hosted author Jim Rooney via Zoom on Thursday. Rooney wrote "A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney's Story from the…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community honored its first responders, and got a special donation along the way. A special luncheon honored first responders in Crockett County and what they do…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is celebrating Black History and Women's History Months. Lincoln Elementary School in Jackson hosted a virtual program called Phenomenal Women to celebrate women who…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting in east Jackson Thursday morning. Police say the shooting happened at Royal Arms apartments on North Royal Street around 10:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with an…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Orchard House is having success transitioning men back into the workforce after being in jail. In Gibson County, incarcerated and previously incarcerated men have the chance…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, March 11. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
