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Local WWII veteran shares COVID-19 survival story

JACKSON, Tenn. –A World War II veteran and his family share their experience with COVID-19. For the last 10 months COVID-19 has hit home for many people, especially for 98-year-old William Dennis. "It was…

Second wave of first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another round of first responders' vaccinations took place Saturday. The Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department distributed the COVID-19 vaccine to people included in the 1a2 phase. Other healthcare providers in the community, as well as,…

Additional death, 72 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 62-year-old man died Dec. 31 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 142…

West Tennesseans share New Year's resolutions

JACKSON, Tenn.--As we turn the calendar and move into a new year, some West Tennesseans have special goals for 2021. Some of the most common New Year's resolutions include getting healthier, dieting, or getting finances in order. Some people want…

Senator Blackburn gives 2020 recap

WASHINGTON, D.C.--A Tennessee senator discusses some of the 2020 highlights from working in Washington. Senator Marsha Blackburn discussed two big bills that will have impact here in West Tennessee. "The COVID-19 pandemic has…

Pinson Mounds holds annual First Day Hike

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An annual tradition returned to a beloved state park. Park Ranger Tim Poole spoke to a group of hikers at Pinson Mounds, as part of their First Day Hike…

Car crashes into east Jackson apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a car ran off the road in east Jackson by the Baker Place apartments. JPD says it crashed into one of the units. Neighbors say it occurred around midnight on Thursday, and…

98 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 8,825 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 98 COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,825. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-months-old to…

Local Elks Lodge celebrates the new year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in with local festivities going on in the community to ring in the new year. To bring in 2021, the Elks Lodge celebrated by hosting…

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