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Madison County Sheriff describes I-40 marijuana bust

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department seizes several pounds of marijuana. "This is a case that started early this morning, like 3 o'clock in the morning," said Madison County Sheriff…

Local infectious disease specialist gives an update on COVID-19

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--We have a COVID-19 update. Infectious disease specialist Doctor Stephen Threlkeld says more than 1 million PCR tests have been administered and more than 592-thousand patients have been tested for covid-19 nationwide. Threlkeld says hospitalizations are continuing to drop…

Survivors of December storms could receive more assistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--More assistance is available for survivors of the December tornadoes. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has 2 income-based assistance programs available. Disaster Snap benefits are provided through an electronic debit-like card and can be used to buy groceries.…

Burkhead announces run for Madison County Trustee

JACKSON, Tenn.--Another candidate puts his name on the ballot. Billy Burkhead is running for Madison County Trustee for the 2022 election year. For the last 13 years, Burkhead has been employed with Madison County in the Finance Department. Currently, he…

Black History Month: Mark Cancia

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February, WBBJ  7 Eyewitness News is celebrating Black History Month by telling the story of West Tennesseans, and it is sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Mark Cancia…

Kim Tedford named 2022 Woman of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club nominated a new Woman of the Year. "I just feel so honored and so undeserving just for doing my job, but so thankful and overwhelmed," said…

Senators introduce 'Kids Online Safety Act'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new act is introduced that might benefit children and parents on social media. Tennessee's U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut's U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Kids Online Safety Act. Blumenthal says the act is going…

Exotic Pet Expo returns to Jackson this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is coming back to Jackson. This weekend, you can join fellow animal-lovers at the Jackson Fairgrounds where many sellers will be offering exotic animals, toys, pet…

3 new arrests made in 2021 Maegan Gammill case

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County sheriff says additional arrests have been made in connection to the death of a woman who was last seen in Hardin County. Maegan Gammill…

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