Mask decontamination facility to cease operations Friday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Back in May of 2020, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News gave you a look at the Battelle Decontamination site housed in Madison County. The Battelle Memorial Institute…
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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 806 new cases, 792,795 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 15. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Tennessee launches online document upload service
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee driver services is adding the ability to upload documents to its list of online services. Residents will now be able to upload required documents after entering the required information, according to a news…
Madison Co. Commission: Sheriff's office policy change, school board appointee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It looks like sheriff's office employees won't be able to bank their holiday pay anymore. That was voted on in Monday's county commission meeting. "So it's…
New visitor center opens at Reelfoot Lake State Park
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, unveiled a new visitor center at Reelfoot Lake State Park. The new Great River Road Visitors Center opened Friday and will serve…
No new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Madison County on Monday morning, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. There are currently 10,985 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says…
UT Martin's Music Department continues music series
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin's Music Department is hosting multiple musical series, guiding music majors through the importance of sound. The series features popular musicians who give their insight on music. The university invited special guest…
Jackson Chamber addresses state of local business a year into pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been one year since COVID-19 made it's way into the U.S., and the Jackson Chamber is giving an update on the progress of businesses in the local area. "When you look at the short and long-term…
Spring Bridal Expo offers shopping convenience to brides
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Area brides had the chance to find the perfect "one" of almost everything for their special day. It was a beautiful day witnessing many brides from all over getting the…
3 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; 10,985 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The total of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co. is now at 10,985. Those patients range in age…
Police respond to disturbance at a funeral
JACKSON, Tenn-- Police responded to a church where family members say they were having a funeral when a man walked in with a gun. Jackson police responded to Straightway Apostolic Church in the 2100 block of North Parkway in East…
Developing story: Police called to local funeral service
JACKSON, Tenn. — A developing story as police are called to a disturbance during a local funeral service. Jackson police responded to Straightway Church in east Jackson where they say a man walked in during a funeral armed with a…
Yoga center offers new way to ease depression
JACKSON, Tenn. —A yoga facility is helping to ease depression without the use of prescription medication. As part of their Yoga Teacher and Therapy program, Yoga Center of Jackson hosts a depression yoga training class. People travel from all…
Pandemic Parade honors those affected by COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church is showing the community they care for Jackson residents during this uncertain time by hosting a parade. Greater Visions Church in east Jackson hosted a Pandemic Parade Saturday to support those who have…
Spring forward: Don't forget to change those clocks
JACKSON, Tenn --- It's that time of year again, time to spring those clocks forward. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 A.M. That means to set your clocks ahead one hour. Of course, many people are…
