Black Friday shoppers find deals, safety precautions at Academy Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year changes, but some things stay the same. Bright and early at 5 a.m., shoppers filed in to Academy Sports and Outdoors for Black Friday. "We're pretty…
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36 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 5,596 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 36 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 5,596. Those new patients range in age from 2-weeks-old to 77-years-old. There are currently…
Stores prepare for Black Friday, implement safety precautions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Thanksgiving ends, another holiday is about to get underway. Many stores will open early on Friday with major deals. However, with the pandemic, Black Friday could look…
Medina diner keeps doors open for Thanksgiving
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local, family owned restaurant remained open for Thanksgiving to give families an opportunity to celebrate the holiday. At 6 a.m., the Rhodes Family Diner in Medina opened…
Local boutique hosts 'Sip and Shop' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local boutique kicked off the holiday season with a little shopping. Sassy Grace Boutique hosted a Sip and Shop the evening of Thanksgiving. People shopped for everything…
Jackson firefighters share their holiday experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many are off for Thanksgiving, not all have that ability. Fires don't stop for the Thanksgiving holiday. WBBJ reporter Ali Mason hung out at Jackson Fire Department's Station…
‘Cookies for Cancer’ founder provides free Thanksgiving meals
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's the third year in a row for Elizabeth Everett as she continues to raise awareness for cancer. She founded "Cookies for Cancer" for those who have…
Local cafe serves food to homeless on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business in Jackson is serving the community for Thanksgiving. Simply Love & Soul Cafe gave out hot meals to people in need. They prepared popular favorites…
RIFA serves Thanksgiving meals to needy, homeless population
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time for joy and giving. Regional Inter-Faith Association is serving up Thanksgiving meals with turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing…
16th annual 'Turkey Trot' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 16th annual Turkey Trot lived on in Jackson on Thursday morning. The annual 5K began like it always does, with a cue and a flood of feet hitting the pavement. But for a while, it looked like…
352,376 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,519 deaths, 2,178 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 352,376 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, November 26. In addition, 4,519 people have died and 2,178 are currently hospitalized. Another 312,885 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
71 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional 71 cases of COVID-19. The health department says there are now a total of 5,560 Madison County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients…
Local physician responds to comments from letter to officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local physician is responding to comments from local officials after he wrote a letter to them. Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, with Physicians Quality Care, wrote a letter to…
Travelers share why COVID-19 won’t affect their holiday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This year, people have been advised to stay at home during the holiday season. However some people decided being with family could not wait. "I really don't…
West Tennesseans shop last minute for Thanksgiving meals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's Thanksgiving Eve, and many West Tennesseans hit the stores for some last minute treats. Some people plan on cooking and some just picked up Thanksgiving food that was…
