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Hundreds turn out for Festival of the Lakes

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Hundreds celebrated Fourth of July on the lake. Live music filled the air around Beech Lake for Festival of the Lakes 2020. Many swam and boated on the lake. People also enjoyed lots of food, and kids enjoyed…

Holiday weekend attracts residents to local lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with some of the people hitting the lake and lighting the grill this holiday weekend. Many West Tennesseans celebrated the Fourth of July at Beech Lake. People could be seen…

Local gym relocates to Vann Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gold's Gym Tennessee recently acquired Jackson Sports and Fitness. "Formerly announce the merging of, the acquisition that is of Gold's Gym Jackson of Jackson Sport Fitness and our relocation," said Steve Roten, general manager at Gold's Gym…

1 person airlifted in Hardin County wreck

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to a rollover incident in Hardin County, according to a Facebook post by the Hardin County Fire Department. The post says that firefighters responded to the wreck on Highway 69 around 5:20 a.m.…

County mayors granted authority to issue mask mandate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements. "This targeted approach ensures we protect both lives and livelihoods and safely keep our…

Health department confirms 9 additional COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department confirmed nine new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive patients to 322 since the pandemic began. The newest patients are: 26-year-old male (hospitalization unknown) 65-year-old male (hospitalized)…

Carroll County residents enjoy early July 4th celebration

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- "As a veteran owned company, it's personal. It's a love. It's a passion," said ICEY-TEK Coolers co-owner and CEO Patrick Mudge. Hundreds came out for an evening of live music and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, but…

New Tennessee laws take effect in July

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beginning with the turn of the calendar to July, some new state laws are now in effect. "The left lane is for passing not for just driving and cruising in," said Madison County Representative Chris Todd. Tennessee's…

Memorial honors teen killed in shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, a memorial event was held to remember a young life. Loved ones gathered for a balloon release to remember the life of a teenager who died earlier this week following a shooting. The event was organized…

Community reacts to mask mandate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mask mandate goes into effect Saturday, meaning you'll be required to wear a mask where ever you go. Madison County business owners are preparing for the city and…

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