Weakley, Benton County voter turnout among highest in state
MARTIN, Tenn. -- We've all heard about some of the record breaking early voting numbers across the nation, and in Tennessee. What you might not know? Two West Tennessee counties are…
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Christ Community Health Services to hold drive-thru flu shot clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services in East Jackson will offer drive-thru flu shots on Oct. 29. According to a news release, the clinic is for existing patients, and will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The…
WIC to host drive-through trick-or-treating October 30th
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department have joined to present "WIC or Treat." WIC participants will have the opportunity to bring their children to the drive-through trick-or-treating event on Friday, October…
Jeff Young trial to move to Memphis, set for March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A federal judge has granted a motion for a change of venue for Jeff Young's trial. Young, a nurse practitioner, was one of 15 medical professionals in West Tennessee indicted in an April 2019 opioid investigation. Young…
TBI seeks information in Lake County homicide
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the homicide of Derrick Deontry Swift. Photo courtesy of the Tennessee Bureau of…
18 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 3,702 total in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 3,702 in Madison County. The health department says those patients range in age from 23-years-old…
State department, locals respond to COVID-19 data privacy concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Medical staff are now required to turn over your personal information if you take a test for COVID-19, even if it's a negative result. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
McNairy Co. project aims to raise awareness for human trafficking
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- People across McNairy County want everyone to know they want to end what one community member calls a money laundering business: human trafficking. "Human trafficking generates $150…
Local representative gives update on COVID-19 data privacy issue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local representative is speaking on the recent issue of reporting patient information to the state if they test negative for COVID-19. TN Dept of Health Covid-19…
Senator helps educate students on state government
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Senator Ed Jackson visited schools Wednesday morning, discussing state government with students. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High students got a treat of knowledge about the U.S. Constitution.…
Tennessee officials discuss initial COVID-19 vaccine plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health hosted a background briefing on Wednesday. The briefing was about the COVID-19 vaccine and who will be eligible to receive it first. Tennessee will get 2% of the vaccine when it is…
Madison County Early Voting: Day 7
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Election Commission reported a heavy voter turnout on Wednesday, with 2,181 registered voters casting ballots in early voting. A total of 14,868 ballots have been cast in early voting, marking about 23.5% of registered…
Protesters seek answers for West TN man killed in officer-involved shooting
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A protest was held for a West Tennessee man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting. "We are trying to understand why these police officers took it upon themselves to…
Fire department responds to fire at Jackson Dairy Queen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded to a call of a fire at the Dairy Queen located on North Highland Avenue Wednesday morning. Officials with the JFD say the cause of the fire was a grease fire that…
County, health leaders respond to COVID data questions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are your medical records safe after you've been tested for COVID-19? On Monday, we first told you about the Tennessee Department of Health requesting negative COVID-19 tests from Physicians Quality…
