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Jackson International Food and Art Festival cancelled

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson International Food and Art Festival, originally scheduled for September, has been cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, according to City of Jackson officials. According to a news release, festival organizers felt the cancellation…

Shiloh National Military Park announces phased opening to begin

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is increasing their access and services after closing earlier this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The phased reopening will begin Friday, May 29, when the park reopens access to the visitor center…

Health department confirms 8 COVID-19 cases at transitional care facility

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eight residents at a Jackson care center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says the eight additional positive cases are at American Health Communities West Tennessee Transitional…

Mother of fallen soldier helps others with loss

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "The Blue Star has turned to Gold," said Gold Star Mother of West Tennessee, National 1st Vice President, Cindy Tatum. This phrase reminds many Americans of U.S. Veterans, and…

Jackson City Hall lit up for Memorial Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In celebration of Memorial Day, Jackson City Hall shed light on fallen U.S. soldiers. Red and blue lights were installed at Jackson City Hall, lighting up the downtown area, along with several American flags. Leaders of the…

Restaurants give back to four families after fatal wreck

DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Table for Four" is a fundraiser created by Jerry Corley, owner of Rock'n Dough Pizza and Brewery in downtown Jackson. It's an effort to raise money for families affected by a recent tragedy. On May 16th,…

Community celebrates Memorial Day at Beech Lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It's Memorial Day and many people are flocking out to local lakes and parks just to celebrate the holiday. People are out and about more than they have been over…

Mask concerns? Here's the right way to wear one.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over the last few weeks, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several requests from viewers, asking how to correctly wear a cloth mask or other face covering. With the help of the…

Huntingdon residents run 'COVID-19 Half Marathon'

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Huntingdon High School cross country team was all set on the Andrew Jackson Half Marathon this spring. When the marathon was pushed back to September, they didn't let…

Old Country Store to change from buffet-style due to COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store announced Monday that they will permanently close their buffet-style serving, switching to a family style during the first week of June. Guests will be seated only with their group, and owners say they…

168 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison Co; 153 recovered

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of 168 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday. No new cases were reported Monday morning. Three Madison County residents are currently hospitalized, and one of…

Local church congratulates recent graduate

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A local church is recognizing one one of their graduates. Members of Home Missionary Baptist Church are offering a big congratulations to Thomas Brown. Members decorated their cars to show their support for Brown at the parking lot of…

Hundreds line up for Ross reopening

JACKSON, Tenn.-- West Tennesseans waited hours to get into Ross Dress For Less, as the company decided to reopen their doors Sunday morning. It's a decision some shoppers have waited weeks for. "We have been driving by like the past…

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