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COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,573 new cases, 772,513 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, February 26. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…

Henry County Medical Center updates visitation policy

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center will be moving to a more relaxed visitation policy on March 1. The center says this decision comes as Henry County sees both a lower positivity rate, and a 16% vaccination rate…

Two local deputies injured after being stabbed with scissors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office were injured Thursday after investigators say an individual they were attempting to transport stabbed them with a pair of scissors. According to a news release, deputies were attempting to…

TBI confirms one dead in Humboldt house fire

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed one person died in a house fire Thursday in Humboldt. The TBI has not identified that individual at this time. Officials say the fire started around 3 p.m. at a…

10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,885 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,885. The health department says those patients range in age from 14-years-old…

Man charged after juvenile fatally shot on Feb. 6

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a man is in custody following the fatal shooting of a juvenile earlier this month in north Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says investigators responded to the area…

Asphalt buckles on road in Jackson

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an alert for drivers if your destination takes you near the Ballpark at Jackson. Jackson police were called to the area of Ridgecrest Road Extended,  between Watson Road and Highway 70, Thursday evening. They were…

TBI, Humboldt Fire Department investigating house fire

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Fire Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a house fire Thursday afternoon. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens says the fire started at a home on North 21st Avenue around 3 p.m. Thursday. "The…

Healthcare officials discuss vaccination events, myths

JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 vaccine progress is moving fast in Tennessee. Now teachers, long-term care facility residents and employees, and more are eligible, including Tennesseans ages 65 and older. In…

Discovery Park opening new exhibit in March

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is opening a new exhibit in March, according to a news release. The release says the Southern Artist Showcase will open on Thursday, March 4 in the art hall. The collection is…

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