Senior Salute: Class of 2020 photo submissions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools all across the country have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t take away the hard work these students have put into their studies. To celebrate the…
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Mayor Conger recommends businesses enforce face coverings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No shirt, no shoes, no mask... No service? Our local mayors want to leave mask enforcement up to businesses. "Why would you not be considerate of the other people…
13,938 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 239 deaths, 1,221 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 13,938 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, May 6. In addition, 239 people have died, and 1,221 are hospitalized. Another 6,564 have recovered. The report shows the following case…
Health department to distribute free cloth face masks
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is distributing free washable, reusable cloth face masks starting Wednesday. Masks are available to Madison County residents only. Pickup locations: Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department 804 North Parkway The WIC Center…
GE Appliances donates new appliances to Selmer community
SELMER, Tenn. -- GE Appliances has donated brand new appliances to the City of Selmer, and this isn't the first time they've done it. "We opened in October of 1994, and the appliances were…
Lincoln Elementary announces drive-thru registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lincoln Elementary has faced challenges registering students during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the school will be hosting a drive-thru registration Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, from 9 - 11 a.m. The process takes…
Carroll Co. Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing McKenzie man. Investigators say Maurice Falls, 50, was reported missing around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3. Falls left his home on…
Jackson police search for missing man
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing man. Police say Eric Maxwell was last seen leaving his home on Courtland Street just before 5 p.m. Monday. Police say he has arthritis in…
151 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 15-year-old girl has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 151, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Health department officials say staff are still trying to…
University of Tennessee campuses plan for Fall semester
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee System plans to welcome students back to each of its campuses this fall. “We are planning for a safe return to campuses in the fall and will do everything possible to protect the…
Meat industry seeing impacts from COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn -- Several industries have been impacted by the Coronavirus over the last two months. Now, the meat industry is on the chopping block. The decrease in the supply for them to be store-ready might cause a potential shortage,…
JMCSS Supt. Washington on building new elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to JMC School Superintendent Ray Washington about plans to build a new Pope Elementary School. Washington says due to the pandemic, a start date to build the school will have to be…
Four local graduations to be held at Ballpark of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "The plan is to have four graduations out here at the ballpark," said JMCSS Superintendent Ray Washington. Washington said school leaders are going to allow Madison Academic High School, Liberty…
7-year-old gets drive-thru birthday party
JACKSON, Tenn.--"When the 'sick-a-ness' is over, you can see your friends and teachers," sang Easton Miller. This is Easton Miller, singing a lovely song on his birthday. Miller had the pleasure of having…
Gibson County residents, officials face storm damage
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two nights in a row, significant storms caused problems for residents in West Tennessee. "A citizen had come across the road, and stopped immediately. They, and we,…
