Gleason boy raises funds through hot cocoa business
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…
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Two fires under investigation in Gibson County
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…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 420 new cases, 783,904 total
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 police investigating report of shots fired Saturday
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.…
Tennessee Wildlife Federation to hold turkey hunt for beginners in Jackson
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,…
JMCSS plans bonuses, raises for teachers
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…
Restrictions ease at local care facility as residents, staff get final vaccine dose
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…
Health department reminding vaccinated residents to cancel extra appointments
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…
2 arrested, 1 wanted in Weakley, Obion Co. burglaries
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"…
Additional death, 3 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. The health department says a 72-year-old man died March 7 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 196…
Local business owner shares story during National Women's History Month
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.…
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.…
TN Dept. of Agriculture's Div. of Forestry issues burn permit reminder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Division of Forestry has issued a reminder that burn permits are required through May 15 for most counties in Tennessee. As the weather is warming up and the ice and snow has melted,…
Jackson Recreation and Parks Dept. plans drive-thru Easter event
JACKSON, Tenn. — Per an announcement on social media, the City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is offering a fun event for area kids later this month. An Easter Eggstravaganza Drive-Thru event will be held on March 27…
