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THDA offers COVID-19 relief to homeowners

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is helping those that have fallen behind on payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Ralph Perrey says so far they have 1,200 homeowners that have signed up for the assistance.…

Flood Ready Tennessee ensures communities ready for floods

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- With recent flooding devastating several areas in Tennessee, local leaders are taking steps to prepare. Flood Ready Tennessee is a coalition of community leaders making sure the state is ready for the next flood. Since 2000, there…

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

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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