Utility companies discuss plans ahead of possible ice storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a possible ice storm approaching, utility companies are preparing for the worst outcome: power outages. "The only thing you can do as a utility company is to try…
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Local bank makes donation to Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, a local bank is delivering donated items to organizations within the community. Simmons Bank Associates are celebrating their customers and neighbors by helping local non-profits…
Tyson holds hiring event in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tyson plant in Humboldt held a hiring event on Wednesday. Tyson has around 200 open positions for a brand new plant that will begin production in the coming…
Tennessee Highway Patrol tips on driving in winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With ice possibly on the way, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has all the tips you need to get through Wednesday night and Thursday, safe and sound. Some regions…
University of Memphis, Lambuth campus to use remote learning Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis and University of Memphis - Lambuth campus will be closed on Thursday due to inclement weather. The university says remote learning should continue as scheduled, and additional remote classes should be set if…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,947 new cases, 750,409 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 10. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
UTM campuses to move virtual through Friday
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Due to the threat of inclement weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin has moved all classes to a virtual format. This will include classes at the main campus and regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Somerville…
US Attorney for West Tennessee to resign on Feb. 28
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee announced his resignation on Wednesday. A news release says D. Michael Dunavant will be resigning on Feb. 28, 2021. Dunavant was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017,…
Salvation Army, JMCSS to provide tutoring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is working to make school from home a little easier, and help get kids the one-on-one help they need. During COVID-19, school from home has proven to be a no day off situation, especially…
University of Tennessee system plans fall return to in-person learning
University of Tennessee students are expected to be able to return to UT campuses in person for the fall semester, according to a news release. Plans for more in-person classes have coincided with an increase in COVID-19 vaccine availability and…
Bethel University cancels McKenzie campus evening classes
Bethel University has confirmed it will be cancelling evening classes for its McKenzie campus on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Bethel has not announced its schedule for Thursday, Feb. 11 at this time. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and…
Dyersburg State to close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10
Dyersburg State Community College will be closing all campuses early due to inclement weather on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Dyersburg State says the Dyersburg, Gibson County and Tipton County locations will be closing at 2 p.m. Dyersburg has not announced…
Gas leak leads to evacuation in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A gas leak at a McKenzie business has led to a precautionary evacuation. Emergency management officials say the gas leak is at a flea market store in McKenzie between Walgreens and Carroll Bank and Trust. The building…
School cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 11
The following school districts in West Tennessee have closed due to inclement weather for Thursday, February 11, 2021: Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District - virtual Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester County Schools…
Benton County Schools cancelled for Thursday, Feb. 11
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Benton County Schools have confirmed schools will be closed due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on air for more closures.
