HENDERSON, Tenn. -- John Law is joining Freed-Hardeman University as vice chancellor, according to a news release. Law graduated from the university in 1989, and moved on to have a 32-year career with Farm Bureau Insurance, from which he retired…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've received plenty of viewer questions about the stimulus checks. Just one step remains before the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 becomes law. The House of Representatives is…
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.…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local boy is helping feed those in need, one hot chocolate at a time. Eight-year-old Gleason resident, Barrett Bowers wanted to do something special to support his…
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…
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, 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.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is inviting parents and their kids to learn to hunt turkey. The TWF will be hosting a hunt near Jackson, and will give new hunters the chance to be mentored by local guides,…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly two months after the first doses went out to residents and staff at Elmcroft at Jackson, they're wrapping up their third and final vaccination clinic. Now all but…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is encouraging citizens who get vaccinated to cancel any additional appointments they may have made. The health department says if you've scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through multiple sources, notify all…
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"…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's National Women's History Month and one local business owner is sharing her story. For the month of March, women's empowerment is important to many and special in a lot of ways.…
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…
