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Department of Education releases data from spring TCAP testing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP district-level results from the spring 2020-2021 testing. According to a news release, the Spring TCAP assessment shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to the expected declines statewide, but those declines…

JMCSS superintendent issues statement about masks requirements

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marlon King released a statement following the decision to require masks in certain schools. In the statement, King says Jackson-Madison County schools and other districts across the state receive guidance…

Former Governor Bill Haslam releases new book

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former governor is helping others through his new faith-based book. Bill Haslam is the former mayor of Knoxville and Tennessee governor. He is now sharing tips on having faith…

Redemption Road Rescue takes in 16 new horses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue has new additions. The non-profit has taken in 16 new horses over the last two weeks, with 13 coming from the same property. "All of them had…

JPD responds to barricaded individual at north Jackson home

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed a suspect has been taken into custody. Wiser said there was three-year-old, which was not the suspect's, in the home at the time of the barricade. Stay with WBBJ 7…

Health department recommends masks in K-12 schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is recommending indoor masking for students, staff, teachers and visitors in schools, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a news release. The release says the…

TWRA seeking fields to lease for dove season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is looking for fields to lease for the upcoming dove season, according to a news release. The first part of dove season opens at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn…

Faces of Our Veterans continues effort to recognize veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local coalition is recognizing the men and women who have served our country ahead of Veterans Day. "This is the biggest project I've really ever done. I've done weddings and different things like that, but…

JMCSS Education Vision meeting looks at safety, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board leaders met today for their monthly Education Vision meeting. Topics discussed include board members giving an operations report, academic report, and the superintendent giving one as well. They also discussed the advancement that…

Ecologist discusses dangers of a tick bite

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- Tick season is among us. Forest and Wildlife Ecologist, Dr. Allan Houston says more ticks are around than they've seen in 40 years. "Tick populations have gone…

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