MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris have extended the county-wide mask mandate through September 12. The mandate was originally set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill has extended provisions aimed at promoting social distancing, masks in public and more. Executive Order No. 59 extends provisions that encourage wearing masks when close to others, social distancing and limiting gatherings of 50 or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has a new record of positive COVID-19 patients. There are now 110 positive patients at the hospital. Health officials say the next few…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 150,815 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 28. In addition, 1,701 people have died and 6,751 have been hospitalized. Another 113,313 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers in Jackson early Friday morning were greeted with tough conditions: heavy rain and strong wind gusts, causing hazardous conditions on the roadways. It started shortly after 8 a.m., when the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sandra Gayton appeared in Jackson City Court Friday morning. She's accused of killing Lisa Palmer on South Fairgrounds Street on August 7. Court documents say several people watched the…
The Bolivar Central High School Class of 2010 remembers the life of Larisha Kimyatta Taylor, who passed away in August at age 28. Larisha Taylor, beautiful in life and spirit. We would like to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
