WBBJ says 'goodbye' to anchor/reporter Josh Robinson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After three years at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, anchor/reporter Josh Robinson is moving on to his next adventure. Josh has one last message to share with viewers on his last…
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Health department confirms 2 deaths, 45 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department director Kim Tedford has confirmed two residents died Thursday due to complications from COVID-19. Tedford said those patients are an 86-year-old man and a 75-year-old man. The health department is now reporting…
City of Jackson to use AARP grant for new app
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials say the city received a $35,000 grant from AARP. The grant will be used to create an app which will help people track Jackson Transit Authority buses in an easier way. The Jackson Police Department…
Local Red Cross prepares to assist hurricane victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Red Cross is making plans to help those affected by Hurricane Laura. Midwest Tennessee Red Cross Chapter Executive Director David Hicks says they are preparing for the aftermath…
Budget committee unveils new feature for residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson budget committee unveiled a new feature which residents could enjoy soon. The meeting updated members on topics like the search for a city auditor, tax revenue numbers and a portal for reporting fraud…
Emergency Cash Assistance deadline approaches for Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to apply for cash assistance from the state is almost here. If your job or income has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, there is a…
Jackson church holds cookout for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church provided first responders with the chance to take a deep breath and enjoy some delicious food. The sweet summer sound of a cookout filled the air…
Nearly 100 pounds of marijuana recovered in I-40 traffic stop
HAYWOOD, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force announced the discovery of nearly 100 pounds of marijuana in Haywood County. A news release from the Task Force says a rental car was stopped on Interstate 40 around 9…
TBI, Paris police investigating 2004 homicide
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Paris Police Department are continuing to investigate a 2004 homicide. Police say Glenn Foster, 52, was found shot to death inside his McCampbell Street home in December 2004. Investigators say Foster…
149,179 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,673 deaths, 6,677 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of cases of 149,179 COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, August 27. In addition, 1,673 people have died and 6,677 have been hospitalized. Another 111,416 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
City of Jackson preps streets for potential flooding
BEMIS, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is expecting quite of bit of rain tomorrow, and that means potential flooding for some areas. Some areas like D Street in Bemis are already saturated with…
RIFA sets goal to raise 50 tons of food during 'Hunger Action Month'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In 2019, RIFA served more than 518,000 meals to West Tennesseans. But this year is looking a little different. "RIFA, along with everyone else, has faced…
49 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co., death toll rises to 39
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 101-year-old woman has died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says the woman died Thursday as a result of the virus. There are now a total…
Empire 8 to reopen with new safety protocols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local movie theatre is reopening its doors to the West Tennessee community, and it's all with new safety protocols. Leaders with Empire 8 Theatre say they want…
Residents celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll County residents came together Wednesday to celebrate a huge milestone. Community members stood outside of the Carroll County Courthouse. The tribute was held for the 100th anniversary of…
