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Panera Bread offering Meals for Heroes program

Panera Bread has launched a new initiative supporting frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Meals for Heroes program started during National Hospital Week, May 10 through May 16, to provide communities a chance…

Sex offender indicted on child exploitation charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is facing new charges of child exploitation after videos of children were discovered on a cell phone earlier this year. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant, 54-year-old Rodney Patterson…

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…

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