Information for August 6th primaries
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the August 6th primary less than 10 days away, here's an idea of what you will be voting on. The biggest elections will be the Democratic and…
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Congressman Kustoff speaks on pandemic response, details of HEALS Act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How do state leaders feel Tennessee is handling the COVID-19 pandemic? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Josh Robinson sat down with Congressman David Kustoff, who says decisions should…
17 charged in alleged drug trafficking ring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seventeen people from across West Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi are facing federal charges after an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's office, the individuals were charged with conspiracy…
Decatur County Sheriff settles lawsuit against the county
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd's lawsuit against the county has been settled, and the sheriff is wasting no time using the money. "I wouldn't call it a win," Byrd…
HEALS Act to include stimulus package, protections for businesses, schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act on Monday, so where is that $1 trillion going? The HEALS Act is the fifth relief package Congress has worked on since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. "There will be…
Henderson County Schools update plans, announce alternating schedule
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Public Schools announced in a news release Tuesday they are setting an alternating schedule for students returning to school this fall. Monday, August 10 - All Grades, last names starting A-K Tuesday, August 11…
Discovery Park of America to require masks beginning July 30
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America will begin requiring guests to wear masks, effective July 30. According to a news release, guests 3-years-old and older will be required to wear a mask. The release says those guests who…
41 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 902 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 41 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 902. Those new patients are: 36-year-old male (not hospitalized) 25-year-old male (not hospitalized)…
3 in custody after break-in at Medina pharmacy
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Three people are currently in custody following a break-in at a Medina pharmacy over the weekend. According to a news release, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Hometown Pharmacy around 2:45 a.m. Saturday. The release says…
Jackson police ask for public assistance identifying burglary suspects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a burglary at a local business. Police say the burglary was reported at T & D Corner Store on Whitehall Street. Surveillance…
Chester county announces first COVID-19 related death
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester county announced its first death in connection with the Coronavirus. County Mayor Barry Hutcherson says their community lost a great person. "Mr. Charlie Currin, he was…
JMCSS committee discusses reopening schools and building new school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educational leaders met to discuss plans to reenter school and an update on the process of rebuilding a school. Monday afternoon, the Jackson-Madison County School System's long-range planning committee met…
Martin students use skills and scrap wood to build boat
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two students in Martin opted to make the most of their summer during the pandemic. 14-year-old Brady Crumby and 13-year-old Ethan Hatler enjoyed fishing from creek and pond banks, but decided to test their luck on the…
City of Jackson available on community improvement app 'Ready311'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is now one of the many jurisdictions available on the "Ready311" app. The mobile app uses the GPS and camera features of your smartphone to allow citizens to report community issues in real…
Memorial for Madison County lynching victims completed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new memorial is erected honoring African Americans whose lives ended brutally. "Part of this effort is to memorialize, and to bring some symbol of justice to the victims of…
