Locals excited for post holiday shopping
JACKSON, Tenn, --Shoppers headed out to the stores following the end of the holiday season. WBBJ-7 spoke with shoppers to find out what brought them out. With holiday shopping behind us, it's time to…
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JMCSS reminds parents classes resume this week
JACKSON, Tenn, -- The Jackson-Madison County School system sent out a reminder that classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5th. The schools will continue to operate on a hybrid schedule - the same hybrid schedule as last semester with Friday…
608,297 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 7,025 deaths, 3,176 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 608,297 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Sunday, January 3. In, addition, 7,025 people have died and 3,176 are currently hospitalized. Another 526,966 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
FBI: Nashville bomber sent material to 'acquaintances'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Before he blew himself up in a Christmas Day attack that devastated blocks of downtown Nashville, authorities say Anthony Warner sent materials about his views to people he knew. Authorities have said the 63-year-old Warner was…
2 additional deaths, 66 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed that two Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those deaths include: A 74-year-old man A 78-year-old man The department says 144 Madison…
Officials investigate trailer fire in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Saturday to a trailer fire in Chester County. There is no word yet on how the fire started. Fire officials say no one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries…
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…
Jackson community mourns the loss of retired fire chief
JACKSON, Tenn. –The Jackson community celebrated the homegoing of a retired fire chief. James Pearson, who had been with the Jackson Fire Department for over 20 years, was laid to rest this…
New information released regarding COVID-19 vaccines for Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. --The health department released new information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for the Jackson-Madison County area. Earlier this week, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced residents 75 years old…
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,…
604,132 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,970 deaths, 3,114 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 604,132 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Saturday, January 2. In, addition, 6,970 people have died and 3,114 are currently hospitalized. Another 523,089 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
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…
Looking back at the top West Tennessee stories of 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some stories brought a smile to your face, some made you laugh or perhaps even shed a tear. 2020 was a year unlike any other. We are…
