Jackson City Council calls on governor for statewide mask mandate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson already has a mask mandate, but now the city council is calling on Governor Lee to issue one across the state. "A mask mandate would not only…
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Trenton teen charged after armed robbery at Humboldt store
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- 19-year-old Collin Michael Lee, of Trenton, is facing robbery and theft charges following an incident at a convenience store Monday night. A news release states around 7:44 p.m. on November 30, officers with the Humboldt Police Department…
Mother charged after 14-month-old dies due to burn injuries
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is in custody after a 14-month-old child died due to burn injuries. According to a news release, officers with the Union City Police Department responded to Union City Baptist Memorial Hospital on Nov. 10…
Old Country Store announces services for Clark Shaw
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store has announced arrangements for services following the death of Clark Shaw. Shaw died Nov. 25 due to complications from COVID-19, according to a post on the Old Country Store's Facebook page. Visitation services…
96 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 5,800 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 96 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 5,800. The health department says those new cases range in age from 6-months-old to 78-years-old.…
Multiplying Good: Jackie Utley
"Every veteran who went into the service took an oath to defend our country with his or her life if necessary," said Jackie Utley. For the past 8 years, Jackie Utley…
Trenton hosts second annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County is starting their Christmas celebrations with an annual parade. Friends and family were able to enjoy festivities and watch the city Christmas tree light up for the first…
Cold weather prep: how to winterize your home and prevent fires
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the dropping temperatures, hopefully you've prepared your home for the colder weather this winter. If not, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Ali Mason has some advice from professionals. We…
McKellar-Sipes considers additional airline proposals
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson Airport Authority held its second meeting for new airline proposals Monday. A special-called meeting was held at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport where airlines presented proposals to provide commercial air service in and out of the…
Antibody treatment available for COVID patients at North Hospital, Dyersburg Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced Monday that COVID-positive patients can now receive a new antibody treatment at North Hospital in Jackson and at Dyersburg Hospital. Chief Compliance and Communications Officer Amy…
Winter, spring registration open for Jackson State students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has opened registration for both winter and spring terms. Students currently enrolled at Jackson State should register quickly to arrange their preferred schedule, according to a news release. The release says the winter…
Police seek info after shot fired at south Jackson Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking a person's identity following an incident at Walmart in south Jackson on Saturday. Police say around 5:10 p.m. on November 28, a gunshot was fired at the store. According to JPD,…
374,493 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 4,602 deaths, 2,290 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases 374,493 of COVID-19 in the state on Monday, November 30. In addition, 4,602 people have died and 2,290 are currently hospitalized. Another 328,710 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Historic home lost in Sunday night fire
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sunday evening, The Madison County Fire Department received a call about a house fire in Denmark. Around 8:30 Monday morning, smoke was still rolling out of what little remained…
Husband charged in Friday shooting that killed wife, injured stepson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Atlas Pittman, Jr. is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault after a shooting Friday night at a home on Arlington Avenue. Court documents say Pittman is accused of…
