JEA begins path back to routine service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Under the guidance of Gov. Bill Lee's Tennessee Pledge, businesses are reopening and Tennesseans are getting back to work. Now, a local utility company is on their way back…
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Jackson State Community College interviews final candidate for president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College held its final virtual interview Wednesday afternoon with Dr. Jeff Jochems, president of the Richmond Valley branch of Ozarks Technical Community College in Missouri. "I think…
Henderson Health and Rehabilitation celebrates nursing home week
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- May 10 through May 16 is National Nursing Home Week, and one facility is celebrating in a unique way this year. Each day, residents and employees at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation enjoy a theme. Monday was Disney…
Mask decontamination system running at McKellar-Sipes
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mask decontamination site in Madison County is up and running. The site is run by Battelle Memorial Institute, a research company. The company has set up locations across…
Senator Marsha Blackburn files 'Stop COVID Act', discusses recovery efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn discussed the federal response of COVID-19 and the path of recovery for the economy. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Teri Jelks spoke with the…
Girl Scouts announce alternatives after summer camps cancelled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scouts Heart of the South have announced an alternative for girls after the organization announced last week that all summer sessions will be cancelled, according to a news release. The release says the Girl Sout program…
Health department to distribute masks Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be distributing free washable and reusable cloth face masks again on Thursday, according to a news release. Residents can pick up a mask at the health department at 804 North…
Discovery Park of America announces reopening plans
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America announced plans Wednesday to begin their reopening, with a members-only weekend May 30 and May 31. According to the park's newsletter, the park will reopen to the public on June 1 with…
16,370 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 273 deaths, 1,388 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 16,370 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, May 13. In addition, 273 people have died and 1,388 are hospitalized. Another 8,624 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Election commission prepares for voting amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we first spoke to Kim Buckley, administrator of elections for Madison County, she encouraged voters to request absentee ballots if they qualified, and early results are promising. "We have…
Seniors with shared experience give advice to friends
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Reality is setting in for many high school seniors: they will not get the experiences for which they were hoping. However, one group of these kids has an inspiring…
2 men found dead in Whiteville identified
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville police have identified two men found dead inside a home Tuesday afternoon. Police say Darius Sails, 30, and Randy Heard, 33, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a home in the 300 block of…
Health department confirms second Madison Co. resident dies of COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second patient died over the weekend as a result of COVID-19, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the 77-year-old woman died Saturday. She was a long-term resident of American Health…
Medina couple married with custom face masks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The COVID-19 pandemic did not prevent this couple from getting married. Medina native Michael Fisher wore a custom made mask. Fisher says his wife, Kristie Fisher, came up with the idea. He says he and his family all…
Man faces charges; accused of aggravated assault
BELLS, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested, accused of assaulting another man. Lt. Donnie King of the Bells Police Department says he was working the early morning night shift on…
