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Free face masks to be distributed at East Jackson Church of Christ

JACKSON, Tenn. --  The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has joined with representatives from the University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office to distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks. The masks will be available to be picked up while…

21 new cases of COVID-19; 1,786 total cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of positive residents to 1,786. Those patients range in age from 2-months-old to 68-years-old. The…

Local gym donates school supplies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local gym gives back to students starting school. Atlas Fitness held a pop up yoga class, and your ticket in the door was a school supply donation. Community members donated pencils, pens, highlighters, and several other…

Circles of Hope brings in over one million dollars

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event raises over one million dollars to help children. The Circles of Hope telethon raises money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. "We…

6-year-old dies following Hardin County boating collision

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a second person has died following a boating incident on Pickwick Lake. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, two boats collided in Dry Creek cove, according to a news release from the…

COVID-19 causes changes to back-to-school shopping

JACKSON, Tenn. -- School starts August 24, and for many, shopping this year is a bit different with the new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. Dr. Bede Anyanwu, a parent of four, says the stores look empty compared to previous years…

Jackson police investigating Tricia Cove incident

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating an incident that occurred on Tricia Cove in south Jackson. Jackson police say they received a call about a disturbance around 2:15 p.m. There are currently no details on the incident, as it…

1 killed, another injured in Pickwick Lake boating incident

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Saturday. Around 3 p.m. on Pickwick Lake in Dry Creek cove, two personal boats collided, according to a news release from the…

Health department confirms 1 death, 34 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another COVID-19 patient has died, and another 34 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 88-year-old man died on Saturday due to complications…

Couple leaves encouraging notes around town

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local couple wants to encourage their town through writing and prayer. Jerry and Katie Evans said it was in their hearts to show encouragement, especially with the pandemic. "It's…

Community sends off former WBBJ anchor for her next chapter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is saying goodbye in many ways to former WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Ariana Alexa. Alexa's friend organized a surprise drive by at Glory Gymnastics to say "Thank you for letting me share your story."…

Farm holds butterfly release

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of butterflies now flutter across the fields at one local farm. Donnell Century Farm held a butterfly release Saturday afternoon. Families gathered in a field of zinnias and sunflowers and released several painted ladies into…

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