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Health dept. now scheduling vaccine appointments for residents 65+

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced in a news release Monday that they are now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Madison County residents aged 65 and older. Residents included in this phase can schedule an…

Cody Nance PBR coming to Paris this summer

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Henry County Tourism Authority announced plans for the inaugural Cody Nance's PBR this summer. The event is currently set for July 2 through July 3 at the Henry County Fairgrounds.…

Jackson General recognized for 'Safe to Sleep' project work

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been recognized for their progress in the "Safe to Sleep" project. The hospital received the Milestone Award from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care based on participation, monthly data collection including…

Jackson police investigating shots fired Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a report of shots fired Sunday night. Police say officers responded to the area of Melwood Street around 10:15 p.m. Sunday after a report of shots fired. Officers did not find anyone…

3 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,826 total

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,826. Those new patients range in age from 51-years-old to 78-years-old. There…

Winter weather leads to dangerous shortage of blood

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical appeal for blood donors following last week's winter weather. "Our blood supply has reached critically low levels," said LIFELINE Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach. Due to the road conditions, LIFELINE had…

School Closings – 2/22/2021

The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Monday, Feb. 22. Benton County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Dyer City and County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll Academy - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,129 new cases, 765,137 total

    The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 21. The health department also released an updated case count by county.   *Click…

13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,823 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,823. Those new patients range in age from 17-years-old to 83-years-old. There…

Gibson County roads improve after winter storm

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Many across West Tennessee are able to finally get out of their homes and back onto the roads after this week's winter storms. Gibson County is seeing a major improvement on its roadways. After the inclement weather this…

West Tennesseans continue to enjoy the snow

(West TN) -- Several West TN residents have been enjoying the snow and are sharing their photos with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Many area residents have been very creative and are showcasing their snow-man and snow-woman building skills. Others…

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