Local church hosts 'Family Fun Fest'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Jackson Baptist Church hosted its "Family Fun Fest." Rob Simpson, the church's Pastor to Kids and Family, says the event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but had to…
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Biden-Harris parade held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A parade supporting former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris was held in Jackson. The parade began Saturday morning at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The parade went through downtown, up North Highland…
260,672 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,353 deaths, 1,399 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 260,672 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, October 31. In addition, 3,353 people have died and 1,399 are currently hospitalized. Another 231,887 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday morning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is time to turn back your clocks for Daylight saving time! Daylight saving time will end Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. You will need to set your clocks back by one hour. So be sure…
32 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 4,007 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 32 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 4,007. The health department says those cases range in age from 8-years-old…
Halloween events around West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's spooky season, and there's plenty of "spooktacular" fun going around in West Tennessee. "You know, there's a lot going on in the world, and I don't want…
Local lodge raises over $3,000 for breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One group raised more awareness and funds for breast cancer. The Foundation through the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation received a $3,183 check from Elks Lodge 192 in…
Madison County hosts 'Boo Bag' drive-thru
JACK SON, Tenn. -- Madison County residents were invited to a "Boo Bag" drive-thru to start the Halloween celebrations. The Boo Bag event was held at H. Leroy Pope…
Ceremony commemorates new Seven Pillars monument
JACKSON, Tenn. — When you drive past the Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park, you can find what some people may think is just an open landscape. However, to the black community,…
Candidates for the 2020 election year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Election Day four days away, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is taking a look at local and state races across West Tennessee. Many state and federal races are…
Chamber Rib Sale held in Chester County
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce held one of its many fundraisers Friday morning. The community came out for the Chamber Rib Sale at the Chester County Barbecue…
Henderson Co. officials consider passing new wheel tax
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A proposal for a new wheel tax in Henderson County has many residents wondering where the money would go. On Tuesday, the Henderson County Commission passed…
Rose Hill shifting to online, distance learning after multiple students, staff quarantined
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School has shifted its middle grade students to online and distance learning after 10 people tested positive for coronavirus, and 24 students were advised to quarantine. A news release from the Jackson-Madison County School System…
Tips for voting on Election Day in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Secretary of State Tre Hargett is sharing important tips for Election Day. In a news release, the Secretary of State's Office says: Going to the polls mid-morning or mid-afternoon can help avoid long lines, as early…
Henry County mask mandate extended to Nov. 7
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced an extension of the county's mask mandate. A news release from the county says the mask mandate will be extended to Saturday, Nov. 7. The release says the order was set…
