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Bank gifts new coats to all students at local preschool

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A coat for Christmas -- that's what some preschoolers in Jackson got today. "Look at all these coats! 254 coats for all these children. And wait until the children come in!" organizer Anita Kay Archer said. It…

Domestic violence continues to rise during the pandemic

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher spoke with us about disturbing trends they're seeing with crimes rates amid the pandemic, including domestic violence. "Our domestic assaults are up…

Milan police search for missing 15-year-old

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. Police say Nadia Ferecer is believed to have left her foster home between midnight and 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Police say she was last seen wearing a…

123 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 7,112 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 123 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Tuesday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 7,112. Those new patients range in age from 5-years-old…

Madison Co. sheriff urges residents to beware of phone scams

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is urging residents to be aware of phone scams. The sheriff's office says they have received numerous calls about failing to appear for jury duty, social security issues, a relative in…

Annual Christmas parade draws crowd in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local county gathers to celebrate the season. Monday evening, residents of Lexington and Henderson County lined East Church Street to watch the annual Christmas parade. Residents were…

Group donates to COVID-19 nurses at Jackson General

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of individuals in Jackson made a donation Monday to the nursing staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Charles Northcross of Northcross Construction partnered with Roslyn Jackson and…

Savannah police investigating bomb threat at Walmart

UPDATE: Savannah police say the store has been cleared. The investigation remains ongoing. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed Walmart was evacuated this afternoon due to a bomb threat. Police are currently at the store investigating. Stay with WBBJ…

Local seniors treated to drive-thru Christmas party

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors held a Christmas celebration on Monday. West Tennessee Healthcare's Mature Advantage Club hosted their members in a drive-thru Christmas party. Organizers said usually they host around…

'Outpouring of generosity' fills JACOA's clothes closet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week, the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency asked for your help. The clothes closet at their treatment center was almost empty. [caption id="attachment_447767" align="aligncenter"…

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