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Martin police investigating report of shots fired Saturday

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a report of shots fired on Saturday. According to a report, police responded to the 400 block of Oxford Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday after a report of shots fired in the area.…

JMCSS plans bonuses, raises for teachers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is planning to give teaching staff bonuses and raises, according to a news release. The release says the school system was able to identify funding for a raise and two bonuses for…

2 arrested, 1 wanted in Weakley, Obion Co. burglaries

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody and another is wanted after a string of home and vehicle burglaries in Weakley and Obion counties, according to a news release from the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. [caption id="attachment_474891" align="aligncenter"…

Additional death, 3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 72-year-old man died March 7 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 196…

Travel ball participants share thoughts on new season

JACKSON, Tenn. —The spring season travel ball tournament wraps up after a long weekend at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. WBBJ-7 had the chance to speak to some very excited team players and…

Local couple hosts pandemic friendly bridal shower

BELLS, Tenn. --A Crockett County couple put a twist to their bridal shower. Katy Moore and Jamye Freeman were surrounded by family and friends during a socially distanced drive-through bridal shower. Cars drove past while dropping off their bridal gifts.…

6 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,946 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,946 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 22-years-old…

Local travel ball tournament returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. --A local travel ball tournament is back in the Hub City. Baseball players came from several states to enjoy the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex travel tournament after reopening the season despite COVID-19 restrictions. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex,…

Tarp giveaway held to promote environmental safety

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- People in one local town received a free gift in efforts to promote keeping the environment safe. Keep Tennessee Beautiful sponsored its first free tarp giveaway held at West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub in Henderson. The…

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