Local News

Association discusses potential COVID-19 antiviral pill

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores held a Q&A about what's going on in the pharmacy world regarding COVID-19. A variety of topics were discussed, but the biggest seemed to be brought up the most frequent…

Tree of Warmth returns to downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of year again! The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will again participate in their annual decorating of the Tree of Warmth. The purpose of the Tree of Warmth is to…

UT Martin to host free ACT classes in 2022

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Students wanting to prepare for the ACT will soon have a new option. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that starting in January, a series of workshops will be held to teach high school juniors and…

Paris Christmas Festival, parade set for Saturday

PARIS, Tenn. -- The annual Christmas Festival is set to come to downtown Paris this weekend! The news release says this year's festival is packed all day long with a concert, readings of the Polar Express, a rockwall, free coffee,…

1 death, 141 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death and another 141 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says a 74-year-old died on Nov. 29 due to complications from COVID-19. The total number…

Jackson police investigating hit-and-run involving child

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a hit-and-run that took place on Tuesday. The department says a 6-years-old was hit around 8:50 p.m. at Forest Avenue and Prospect Avenue. Police confirmed that a suspect has also been located. Anyone…

How to get help with unemployment benefits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are unemployment claims still an issue for some of you? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with state leaders, and they say there are several reasons why their application is taking…

UTM receives grant from Nat'l Endowment for the Humanities

MARTIN, Tenn.--One local university is receiving a big grant. The University of Tennessee at Martin will receive a $126,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The agency supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. The…

Tips to help lawns survive the winter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures are starting to drop and leaves are starting to die, but can you keep your lawn from doing the same? A local company is sharing what you can do…

FHU wraps up three year accreditation process

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has been received accreditation from the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges. FHU is required to undergo the three year process began in 2018 and is required every 10 years, the news…

Dresden Middle School holds food drive for Christmas

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Schools across Weakley County are racing to the finish line to feed as many families ahead of Christmas. Dresden Middle School Fine Arts Club is participating in Santa's Food Drive to collect food items to…

TWRA gives update on CWD in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chronic wasting disease cases are on the rise in Tennessee, which may pose a problem for some hunters. Four new counties have been added to the CWD positive list this season: Henry County McNairy County Gibson County…

Jackson City Council approves recycling, study proposals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders discussed plans to assess recycling and housing needs in Jackson during Tuesday's City Council meeting. The council approved a proposal for the $200,000 purchase of five new vehicles…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook