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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.…

6 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,946 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,946 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 22-years-old…

Local travel ball tournament returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. --A local travel ball tournament is back in the Hub City. Baseball players came from several states to enjoy the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex travel tournament after reopening the season despite COVID-19 restrictions. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex,…

Tarp giveaway held to promote environmental safety

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- People in one local town received a free gift in efforts to promote keeping the environment safe. Keep Tennessee Beautiful sponsored its first free tarp giveaway held at West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub in Henderson. The…

TN NAACP hosts virtual 2021 Relations/Advocacy Summit

JACKSON, Tenn. — State NAACP leaders gathered virtually to discuss racial topics. The Tennessee NAACP hosted it's 2021 Relations/Advocacy Summit to discuss topics regarding education and criminal justice. First, members discussed the negative impact COVID-19 has put on student…

Search ends for local missing child

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was good news today for one family, after an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing earlier today, has been found safe. Around 11:30 this morning, investigators were called to the area of Chester Levee Road in…

UPDATE: Missing juvenile found

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Jackson Police Department has announced the missing juvenile, Logan Hampton has been located and is unharmed.   EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. — Per a social media post from the Jackson Police Department, a juvenile went missing earlier…

Jackson Police Department searching for missing juvenile

JACKSON, Tenn. — Per a social media post from the Jackson Police Department, a juvenile went missing earlier today in the area of Chester Levee and Harts Bridge Road. Per the post, he is an 11-year-old white autistic male. He…

10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,940 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of ten new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,940 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old…

NAACP to host 17th annual Race Relations Advocacy Summit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The NAACP is hosting its 17th annual Race Relations Advocacy Summit. This summit is a part of the organization's statewide advocacy events, advocating for African-Americans in various topics. Friday evening, Tennessee Health Official Michelle Fiscus shared a…

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