Tennessee linemen depart for Louisiana to assist hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands across Southwest Louisiana are without power, but a local group of linemen made the nearly nine hour trip to help victims of Hurricane Laura. "We have a…
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Empire 8 Theatre opens for in-person movies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Movie lovers finally had their chance to see a movie in-person for the first time in a while on Friday. Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson reopened for a second time since the end June after being closed…
Remnants of Hurricane Laura passes through Mid-South
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impacts left behind from historic Hurricane Laura will leave many communities recovering for months to come. West Tennessee is no stranger in dealing with impacts in regards to…
Henry County extends mask mandate through Sept. 6
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced Friday that they will extend their mask mandate through Sunday, Sept. 6. According to a news release, the mandate will remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Henry County has reported…
Madison County mask mandate extended through Sept. 12
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris have extended the county-wide mask mandate through September 12. The mandate was originally set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. The…
Gov. Lee signs order extending local authority on face masks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill has extended provisions aimed at promoting social distancing, masks in public and more. Executive Order No. 59 extends provisions that encourage wearing masks when close to others, social distancing and limiting gatherings of 50 or…
Officials discuss upcoming flu season, JMCSS one-on-one initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has a new record of positive COVID-19 patients. There are now 110 positive patients at the hospital. Health officials say the next few…
150,815 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,701 deaths, 6,751 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 150,815 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 28. In addition, 1,701 people have died and 6,751 have been hospitalized. Another 113,313 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
Heavy rain, strong winds cause hazardous roadways Friday morning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers in Jackson early Friday morning were greeted with tough conditions: heavy rain and strong wind gusts, causing hazardous conditions on the roadways. It started shortly after 8 a.m., when the…
Sandra Gayton appears in court, charged with second degree murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sandra Gayton appeared in Jackson City Court Friday morning. She's accused of killing Lisa Palmer on South Fairgrounds Street on August 7. Court documents say several people watched the…
Bolivar Central High School remembers Larisha Kimyatta Taylor
The Bolivar Central High School Class of 2010 remembers the life of Larisha Kimyatta Taylor, who passed away in August at age 28. Larisha Taylor, beautiful in life and spirit. We would like to…
WBBJ says 'goodbye' to anchor/reporter Josh Robinson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After three years at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, anchor/reporter Josh Robinson is moving on to his next adventure. Josh has one last message to share with viewers on his last…
Health department confirms 2 deaths, 45 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford has confirmed two residents died Thursday due to complications from COVID-19. Tedford said those patients are an 86-year-old man and a 75-year-old man. The health department is now reporting…
City of Jackson to use AARP grant for new app
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials say the city received a $35,000 grant from AARP. The grant will be used to create an app which will help people track Jackson Transit Authority buses in an easier way. The Jackson Police Department…
Local Red Cross prepares to assist hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Red Cross is making plans to help those affected by Hurricane Laura. Midwest Tennessee Red Cross Chapter Executive Director David Hicks says they are preparing for the aftermath…
