Business Closures -- 2/4/2022
The following businesses are closed or have a change of schedule for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022: Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Convenience Centers Jackson-Madison County Library (Opening at 12 p.m.)
Local News
Former colleagues share stories of working with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Tom Britt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- All this week we've had the privilege of getting to reflect on the career of a West Tennessee broadcast legend. Our friend and colleague WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Tom Britt announced his decision to retire after…
Local county sees several winter weather related incidents
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One area was hit hard by the winter weather. Law enforcement responded to a tree falling on Cumberland Street in Milan Thursday afternoon, resulting in the tree blocking the road. Crews on the scene stayed for…
Residents react to icy weather conditions
MILAN, Tenn. -- While some stayed inside during the wintry weather, others were out and about. "I'm very much an outgoing person. I like being outdoors and everything. I don't like being cooped up in one spot, so I figured…
Court closures in West Tennessee -- 2/4/2022
The following courthouse announced closures for Feb. 4: Fayette County General Sessions/Circuit Courts for Feb. 4 (contact court clerk to reschedule)
Crockett County residents brave the winter weather
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- How are people dealing with the winter weather in West Tennessee? A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crew took to the Crockett County streets to check it out! Bob O'Donnell, owner of Bob's Burgers, says the…
Local organization discusses media literacy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization head from an entrepreneur on her journey working in the media. The Friends of Jackson-Madison County Library hosted Linda Kennedy for their February First Thursday speaker program. Kennedy has 25 years of experience working…
TDOT preps interstate, highways for icy conditions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counties across West Tennessee experienced freezing rain and ice, causing roads, power lines, trees and more to freeze over. "We have been working through the night and now throughout the day making sure that we have salt…
West Tennesseans without power due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Overnight ice precipitation has left hundreds without power. Crews have been out all night and all day preparing for potential outages in their counties. "We're prepared for the ice storm. We have, like I said, crews scattered…
Anchor Tom Britt prepares for final newscast on Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our very own WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt is signing off for the last time. Tom says he never planned to get into the media business, but now after nearly 50 years in the industry,…
Tennessee officials introduce new education funding formula
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- State officials are proposing a new education funding formula. Both Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn introduced the new steps on Thursday. “Our approach is about funding students’ unique needs and that…
Anchor Tom Britt recounts radio, TV career in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our very own WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt is saying goodbye. The face of West Tennessee news for over 50 years is stepping away from WBBJ-TV. Tom has had an incredible career in radio and…
School Closings – 2/4/2022
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Friday, Feb. 4. Alamo City School Augustine School Bells City School Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Christ Classical Academy Crockett…
Gibson EMC gives update on power in Crockett, Gibson County
UPDATE: As of 11:20 a.m., Gibson EMC and other services are working to restore power to 374 members in Crockett and Gibson counties. “We have crews working at most of the 53 remaining outage trouble spots, but progress is slow,”…
Business Closures -- 2/3/2022
The following business have announced closures for Thursday, Feb. 3: Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department (Closing at 3 p.m.) Le Bonheur’s Outpatient Center in Jackson, Tenn. is closing early. Henry County Medical Center
