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Business owner, residents react to COVID-19 guidelines

JACKSON, Tenn. -- How are new guidelines from President Trump and more positive cases affecting West Tennesseans? At Old Hickory Mall, mall leaders say that since the outbreak their hours have stayed the same.…

COVID-19 continues to threaten blood supply

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, blood drives have been cancelled. A local blood service is issuing an emergency need for blood. Officials with Lifeline Blood Services says 11 blood drives were…

Superhero rises to fight coronavirus in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- We have first responders in place to protect us against crime, but do we have someone to protect us against the coronavirus? Well now we do! He goes by the name…

Local caterer offers free delivery amid pandemic

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local catering service is helping out those suffering during the coronovirus pandemic. CoCo's Medina and CoCo's Martin is offering free delivery to those in need. They can make fresh sandwiches,…

Local councilman helps Nashville tornado victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city councilman is helping tornado victims. Councilman Johnny Dodd and community members are helping support Nashville in their time of need. They are collecting much needed cleaning and…

Social distancing helps prevent spread of illness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Social distancing: What is it and why do we need to do it? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, social distancing is physically putting space between you and other people…

Schools close to prevent the spread of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Monday morning, Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement urging every school district in the state to close by Friday, March 20 as a response to the spreading coronavirus pandemic.…

Tips to help build up a healthy immune system

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are other ways you can protect yourself from COVID-19, other than washing your hands. You can have a strong immune system. So how can you keep your immune…

WBBJ off-air reception for antenna users

WBBJ is operating at approximately 50% power due to the replacement of our broadcast transmitter. The Federal Communications Commission required most television stations in the United States to change frequencies. WBBJ made the switch…

Gibson Co. Circuit Court announces rescheduling

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A news release from Gibson County Circuit Court announced the rescheduling of cases. The news release says: All Trenton General Sessions criminal cases set for Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. have been rescheduled to April 14…

Jackson mayor declares State of Emergency

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger declared a State of Emergency Monday, according to a news release. The declaration was made based on evidence that the spread of the disease is…

Current event cancellations due to coronavirus

The following list of events have been cancelled or rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. This page will be updated as new information is made available. 67th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry CANCELED Andrew Jackson Marathon: Rescheduled for Saturday, September 12,…

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