Jackson woman celebrates 84th birthday with drive-by party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family celebrated their mother’s 84th birthday. The family put together a drive-by party for their mother, Carrie Powe, due to the pandemic. The youngest of Powe’s…
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Residents to oppose rezoning, industrial site in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents in one community plan to fight a possible industrial addition. Janette Moss's family has been in Hardeman County for almost 100 years, in the community of…
LIFELINE to host 'Luck of the Irish' blood drive Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is asking West Tennesseans to join them for the "Luck of the Irish" blood drive. LIFELINE says the event will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,543 new cases, 789,652 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, March 12. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
East Tenn. rape suspect arrested in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man wanted for rape in East Tennessee was arrested in Dyersburg. According to the U.S. Marshals, Jordan Williams was arrested Thursday at a home in the 800 block of Phillips Street in Dyersburg. Williams was wanted…
1 Year Later: Health officials reflect on COVID's impact on West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On this day one year ago, West Tennessee Healthcare and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department held their first press conference regarding the coronavirus. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
Chester Co. students take part in Great American Cleanup, clear roadway litter
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County High School students took a break from class to promote litter awareness on roadways in Chester County. The students partnered with the Tennessee…
120+ volunteers needed for annual Andrew Jackson Marathon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers of the Andrew Jackson Marathon are asking for volunteers for this year's race. The race, which started in 1972, is known as Tennessee's oldest marathon, and starts and finishes in downtown Jackson. Race organizers say they…
Jackson police chief recognizes horseback riders who found missing boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser presented two horseback riders with a letter and a Department Challenge Coin for their efforts in locating a missing child. Following a combined effort from first responders and the community, David Cole…
Additional death, 7 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. A 61-year-old man died March 10 due to complications caused by COVID-19, according to the health department. A total…
Biden: All adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 — and he raised the prospect of beginning to gain what he called “independence from this virus” by the…
Jackson-Madison County school board approves employee bonuses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School board members meet Thursday night. One of the items on their agenda: a vote to approve bonuses for employees. Board members approved a motion to…
UT Martin hosts guest speaker Jim Rooney via Zoom
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one university heard from a guest speaker. Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin hosted author Jim Rooney via Zoom on Thursday. Rooney wrote "A Different Way to Win: Dan Rooney's Story from the…
Crockett County first responders honored with ceremony, receive donation
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community honored its first responders, and got a special donation along the way. A special luncheon honored first responders in Crockett County and what they do…
Lincoln Elementary hosts 'Phenomenal Women' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school is celebrating Black History and Women's History Months. Lincoln Elementary School in Jackson hosted a virtual program called Phenomenal Women to celebrate women who…
