Vaccine brings hope to health leaders in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With vaccines steadily rolling out, and numbers continuing to stay low, health officials look forward to the end of the COVID-19 crisis. About four months after the first…
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Community raises funds for Hardin County student fighting cancer
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A local community is rallying around a teenager with a big battle ahead of her. Baylee Cromwell is a sophomore at Hardin County High School. She was recently…
Humboldt church to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Morning Star Baptist Church in Humboldt will host a COVID-19 vaccination event next week. The vaccinations will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at 612 North 12th Avenue in Humboldt. Appointments are…
Solar project aims to reach 1 million watts of energy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators are helping to promote solar power by encouraging Tennesseans to put their name on a solar panel at the Jackson project. Starting during Earth Week and continuing through May 22, the project is aiming…
Tennessee Comptroller relaunches "Where the Money Goes" website
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's office is relaunching their "Where the Money Goes" website, according to a news release. The online tool allows users to track revenue, expenditure and debt information for all of Tennessee's county governments by pulling…
UPDATE: Plane crash site located in Haywood County; both bodies recovered
UPDATE: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body the second passenger has been located. The sheriff's office says the victims are believed to be a mother and son from Houston, Texas. EARLIER STORY: HAYWOOD…
Investigation into Friday shooting continues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are continuing to investigate a shooting Friday evening in west Jackson. Police say the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on Foxlea Drive, and an individual was shot in the arm during the incident. Police say…
8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,238 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,238. Those new patients range in age from 8-years-old to 96-years-old. There…
Departments report current status, future to City of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday afternoon, leaders with several departments in the City of Jackson gave their budget reports at the city council's budget work session. During the session, departments reported where…
Jacksonians react to 'guilty verdict' in Derek Chauvin trial
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents in Jackson are reacting to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Many in Jackson say they are relieved after the jury found Chauvin guilty to all three counts in the death of George Floyd. WBBJ…
Henry County Medical Center works to vaccinate younger Tennesseans
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is aiming to vaccinate younger Tennesseans. The center says it is offering the COVID-19 vaccine, but with a preference to those aged 16 and 17. “Henry County Medical Center is excited to…
Madison County departments pitch proposals for capital projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Big money requests and big arguments at the Madison County capital hearings. The county's capital project hearings started off with arguments after a disagreement between Juvenile Court Judge…
Man faces additional charges in connection to body of Hardin County woman
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gregory Moore is facing additional charges in relation to the body of a missing Hardin County woman. Law enforcement say Meagan Gammill was found Monday morning near Porters Creek in Hardin County. Investigators say her body…
Jackson State to host public vaccination clinic Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is doing its part in making sure everyone who would like to get COVID-19 vaccinated can do so. Jackson State Community College is partnering…
All blood types reserves critically low, LIFELINE says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is facing some of their worst blood shortages of the past few years. Representatives say they are running far below the usual amount of blood…
