Tennessee unveils COVID-19 vaccine locator tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More vaccines, more appointments, and more locations for you to get your shot. There has been a huge breakthrough in vaccine distribution. This week, the state of Tennessee…
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Department of Health addresses vaccination efforts across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health provided an update on vaccination efforts across the state. Much of the call focused on recent incidents in Shelby County. The Shelby County Health…
Mask mandate extended to March 31 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is extending the mask mandate in Madison County to March 31, according to a news release. Leaders in Madison County say the number of new cases are down, and hope that…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,573 new cases, 772,513 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, February 26. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Henry County Medical Center updates visitation policy
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center will be moving to a more relaxed visitation policy on March 1. The center says this decision comes as Henry County sees both a lower positivity rate, and a 16% vaccination rate…
Local assisted living residents reunite with loved ones after receiving vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since the pandemic began, Alexandria Place residents were closed off from the world, only seeing and speaking to family and friends through a window or a phone call.…
Two local deputies injured after being stabbed with scissors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office were injured Thursday after investigators say an individual they were attempting to transport stabbed them with a pair of scissors. According to a news release, deputies were attempting to…
Father speaks out after 15-year-old dies from shooting in Madison Co.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Just 15-years-old and a full life ahead of her -- now, Asia Woods is buried in the ground, and her father says this could have been prevented. "A straight…
TBI confirms one dead in Humboldt house fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed one person died in a house fire Thursday in Humboldt. The TBI has not identified that individual at this time. Officials say the fire started around 3 p.m. at a…
10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,885 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,885. The health department says those patients range in age from 14-years-old…
Man charged after juvenile fatally shot on Feb. 6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a man is in custody following the fatal shooting of a juvenile earlier this month in north Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says investigators responded to the area…
Large law enforcement presence causes concern in north Madison County community
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A large law enforcement presence caused concern for neighbors in the Oakfield community of north Madison County. The Memphis FBI District says a search warrant was executed on Chestnut Cove and Oakfield Road Thursday evening. The…
Asphalt buckles on road in Jackson
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an alert for drivers if your destination takes you near the Ballpark at Jackson. Jackson police were called to the area of Ridgecrest Road Extended, between Watson Road and Highway 70, Thursday evening. They were…
Jackson City Council discuss new budgets at monthly meeting
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. --Members of the Jackson city council's agenda review committee met Thursday evening. Members discussed budgets and funding for solid waste and a proposed budget to acquire…
Newest members of Mayor Conger's Youth Council sworn in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The newest members of the Mayor's Youth Council have been sworn in. Students representing high schools across Jackson took the oath Thursday afternoon. The Youth Council…
