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West Tennessee Healthcare holding vaccination event Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you qualify for a vaccine, but haven't gotten one yet, Tuesday just might be your chance. West Tennessee Healthcare is doing a vaccine event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…

Two fires under investigation in Gibson County

GIBSON, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Fire Department is investigating two overnight fires. Fire officials say the first was reported on Jim Jackson Road outside Gibson. No one was injured in the fire fire, but it is being investigated…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 420 new cases, 783,904 total

  The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 8. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …

Martin police investigating report of shots fired Saturday

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a report of shots fired on Saturday. According to a report, police responded to the 400 block of Oxford Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday after a report of shots fired in the area.…

JMCSS plans bonuses, raises for teachers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is planning to give teaching staff bonuses and raises, according to a news release. The release says the school system was able to identify funding for a raise and two bonuses for…

2 arrested, 1 wanted in Weakley, Obion Co. burglaries

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody and another is wanted after a string of home and vehicle burglaries in Weakley and Obion counties, according to a news release from the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. [caption id="attachment_474891" align="aligncenter"…

Additional death, 3 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 72-year-old man died March 7 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 196…

Travel ball participants share thoughts on new season

JACKSON, Tenn. —The spring season travel ball tournament wraps up after a long weekend at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. WBBJ-7 had the chance to speak to some very excited team players and…

Local couple hosts pandemic friendly bridal shower

BELLS, Tenn. --A Crockett County couple put a twist to their bridal shower. Katy Moore and Jamye Freeman were surrounded by family and friends during a socially distanced drive-through bridal shower. Cars drove past while dropping off their bridal gifts.…

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