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Car crashes into east Jackson apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a car ran off the road in east Jackson by the Baker Place apartments. JPD says it crashed into one of the units. Neighbors say it occurred around midnight on Thursday, and…

98 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 8,825 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 98 COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,825. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-months-old to…

Local Elks Lodge celebrates the new year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in with local festivities going on in the community to ring in the new year. To bring in 2021, the Elks Lodge celebrated by hosting…

Church invites community into sanctuary to pray

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church met to pray for the new year. Church leaders with Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church invited people into the sanctuary to pray. "We just decided that this…

Service, funeral procession honor West Tennessee soldier

CORINTH, Miss. -- A service and funeral procession was held for a West Tennessee soldier, Army Cpl. Hayden Harris in Corinth, Mississippi Thursday. Harris, an infantryman with the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd…

West Tennessee businesses share New Year's Eve plans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ending a tough year, very few local places are hosting New Year's Eve celebrations to ring in a hopeful 2021. A year ago, the Double Tree Hotel hosted its New Years extravaganza, a large party for guests…

Gallery: Looking back on COVID-19 in 2020

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out across the state, we are taking a look back on how we got to this point. It's hard to remember now, but the…

Henry County extends mask mandate through to February 27

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Henry County announced it is extending its mask mandate. A news release from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management and Safety says it will be extended to February 27. “I am issuing a continued masking…

HCMC to hold drive-thru vaccination event

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center announced it will be be providing the COVID-19 vaccine to residents over 65. The news release from HCMC says staff will begin providing the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday during a drive-thru event.…

JMCSS superintendent highlights 2020 successes as year ends

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Despite a turbulent year, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King, along with the Jackson-Madison County School System, is taking time to celebrate 2020's wins. King points to the the success of school openings amid the pandemic, full insurance premiums…

Alamo police investigating Saturday night shooting

ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Alamo Police Department is continuing to search for suspects in a shooting that occurred Saturday. Police Chief Jeff Sills says the shooting occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 26. Sills confirmed that no one was injured during…

3 additional deaths, 115 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed that three Madison County resident have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those deaths include: An 81-year-old man A 75-year-old woman A 68-year-old man The department…

UC Schools to return to in-person learning Jan. 5

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City Schools announced it is returning to in-person learning, according to a news release from the school system. The release says the students will return to traditional learning in the classroom beginning Tuesday. The release…

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