JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local gym gives back to students starting school. Atlas Fitness held a pop up yoga class, and your ticket in the door was a school supply donation. Community members donated pencils, pens, highlighters, and several other…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event raises over one million dollars to help children. The Circles of Hope telethon raises money for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. "We…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a second person has died following a boating incident on Pickwick Lake. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, two boats collided in Dry Creek cove, according to a news release from the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School starts August 24, and for many, shopping this year is a bit different with the new COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. Dr. Bede Anyanwu, a parent of four, says the stores look empty compared to previous years…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating an incident that occurred on Tricia Cove in south Jackson. Jackson police say they received a call about a disturbance around 2:15 p.m. There are currently no details on the incident, as it…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 133,708 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, August 16. In addition, 1,366 people have died and 5,847 have been hospitalized. Another 92,655 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Saturday. Around 3 p.m. on Pickwick Lake in Dry Creek cove, two personal boats collided, according to a news release from the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another COVID-19 patient has died, and another 34 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 88-year-old man died on Saturday due to complications…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local couple wants to encourage their town through writing and prayer. Jerry and Katie Evans said it was in their hearts to show encouragement, especially with the pandemic. "It's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is saying goodbye in many ways to former WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Ariana Alexa. Alexa's friend organized a surprise drive by at Glory Gymnastics to say "Thank you for letting me share your story."…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of butterflies now flutter across the fields at one local farm. Donnell Century Farm held a butterfly release Saturday afternoon. Families gathered in a field of zinnias and sunflowers and released several painted ladies into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular event that has been held for over 35 years is returning to the Hub City. Everyone is preparing for the 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon. This telethon raises awareness and money for the Exchange…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blairs Chapel CME Church on Steam Mill Ferry Road in Jackson passed out "blessing bags" to those who stopped by the church on Saturday. Each bag contained hand sanitizer, wipes, a mask, gloves, alcohol prep pads, snacks…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 131,747 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, August 15. In addition, 1,345 people have died and 5,813 have been hospitalized. Another 92,100 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a car upside down in a ditch on Ashport Road. The Sheriff’s Office says no one was in the vehicle when they…
