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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…

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

TBI: Arrest made in connection to arson investigation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An arrest has been made in connection to a suspicious fire from earlier this week. An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation resulted in the arrest of Jason W. Greer.…

Jackson Regional Planning Commission discusses developments

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson Regional Planning commission came together for a meeting. According to director of planning, Stan Pilant, members discussed a few rezoning items. One of the main items was rezoning to accommodate future department developments.…

TDOT prepares for ice storm

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing for another round of winter weather. "We have crews coming in anywhere from 10 p.m. tonight to the middle of the night and the morning, depending on where you're at…

Discovery Park closed Feb. 3 due to weather

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America announced it will be closing Thursday to the weather. The park says you can follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. You can find more local news through the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…

Black History Month: Ronald Benton

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. Our first spotlight is…

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