School Closures/Delays -- 2/25/2022
The following schools/universities will be closed on Friday, Feb. 25: Haywood County Schools Jackson-Madison County Schools West Tennessee School for the Deaf
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Crockett County faces winter weather
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freezing rain has persisted across parts of West Tennessee from the overnight winter weather, causing delays and school closures. As expected, sleet appears to be the greatest threat to roads, bridges, and overpasses. As of…
Tennessee leaders lay out new education funding formula
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After three decades of discussing change, it may now be happening. "They deserve funding that fits every student's individual needs and circumstances. This formula is designed to do just…
TN River Jam: Big & Rich, Marshall Tucker Band, Darryl Worley to headline
PARIS, Tenn. -- The lineup for the 2022 Tennessee River Jam Festival has been revealed, and some big names in music will be making their way to Paris, Tennessee. The lineup was announced by Vice President of Tourism Michael Trolinger…
Funding for new Pope School discussed Thursday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders discussed funding for the new Pope School during a meeting Thursday morning. $48 million was the amount estimated that could be used towards funding the new Pope School. $32 million would be from…
Flooding, outages, fallen trees: West Tennessee faces icy weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several residents in different counties were affected by the stormy weather. Close to 1,500 residents across south Gibson County and north Madison County did not have any…
Investigation continues for one local principal
SELMER, Tenn.-- On December 14, the Selmer Police Department was notified of allegations of abuse taking place at Selmer Elementary School. “Abuse allegations were made several months back, I think it's been well documented…
COVID-19 numbers continue to decline
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. But does that mean we'll need even more booster shots? As of now, people can receive their first and second vaccinations along with a booster. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld says if you are immuno-suppressed…
Residents concerned over sinkhole in Medon
MEDON, Tenn. -- The roads can be hazardous with all the heavy rain lately, and one resident wants something done about it. In Medon, there is now a sinkhole where a culvert caved in.…
Black History Month: Yakina McClellan
HENDERSON, 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.…
Recreational area in Three Way now open to public
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A project that started in 2016 is now coming to the end of phase one. Middle Fork Recreational Area in north Madison County is expected to provide…
School Closures/Delays -- 2/24/2022
The following schools and universities are closed or will be delayed for Thursday. Feb. 24: -Alamo City Schools -Augustine Schools -Bells City Schools -Christ Classical Academy -Crockett County Schools -Dyer County Schools -Dyersburg City Schools -Haywood County Schools -Jackson-Madison County…
UT officials give State of the University address
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee held their State of the University address on Wednesday. The chancellors from each UT campus spoke on the 2021 year and how the university handled the second year in a pandemic. Despite the…
Gibson County program gives students work experience
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Students at different local high schools are getting real work experience. "These students have become a vital part of the workforce in our county, and we're really…
Play Ball Jackson names Steve DeSalvo as general manager/VP
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has named a new general manager/vice president. A news release says Steve DeSalvo will take the role for the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. DeSalvo has 36 years of minor league baseball experience, spending…
