JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced it is stopping in-person classes and closing residence halls due to number of students testing positive for COVID-19. In a news release, Lane says 18 students have…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of another three Madison County residents due to COVID-19. The health department says a 95-year-old woman died on August 13, and 77-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman…
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- U.S. Marshals have captured the second inmate who escaped from the Dyer County Jail. A news release from the Marshal service says Michael Bolden was arrested Friday night without incident.…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and who doesn't enjoy a fun day out on the boat, soaking up the sun at Pickwick Lake? Sgt. Ray Garton, with the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 mimicking other common illnesses, you may wonder how to distinguish between it and other health issues. "We usually start off testing for the flu, and if that's negative,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local substance abuse recovery resource will get a new space to continue life changing work. The Kirkland family partnered with Aspell Recovery, a substance abuse recovery program. Carl and Alice…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident went back to his home state to assist with Hurricane Laura relief. David Martin has volunteered with the Red Cross for 22 years, deploying at…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Dresden couple. After potential TennCare fraud was discovered, law enforcement agencies launched an investigation into the sale…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Friday's COVID-19 press conference, local leaders and health officials addressed an event WBBJ covered Thursday at the Old Country Store, where it seemed like the county-wide mask mandate was not enforced among West Tennessee leaders. "It…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 160,597 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, September 4. In addition, 1,837 people have died and 865 have been hospitalized. Another 143,156 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council repealed the spay and neuter ordinance after just a year. The ordinance said residents within Jackson city limits had to have their pets spayed and neutered, or they would face a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced dates and locations where families can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. The school system says those items will be available between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County has extended their county-wide mask mandate through Sunday, Sept. 13, according to a news release. The release says Henry County Mayor Brent Greer plans to extend the mask mandate for the county every seven…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has confirmed a person died at the Humboldt Tyson facility. Tennessee OSHA says they are currently investigating the workplace fatality. Representatives say the person was the employee of a contractor, not…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of another Madison County resident due to COVID-19. Health department director Kim Tedford says the patient is an 86-year-old man, who died Friday due to complications from…
