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False coronavirus article

A photo of an article, appearing to come from our website concerning a JMCSS student with coronavirus, has been circulating recently. This photo/article is false and was not posted by WBBJ-TV staff. As of today there are no confirmed cases…

Second missing boater found near Shiloh

HARDIN CO., Tenn. -- The body of a second missing boater was found Wednesday morning near Shiloh National Military Park, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA says the unidentified…

Hundreds of dogs to compete at Jackson Fairgrounds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club bring dog lovers their annual All-Breed Dog Shows beginning March 19. More than 700 dogs and their owners will strut their stuff in the show ring Thursday…

Suspects identified, charged in Sunday robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified two men suspected of robbing a downtown Jackson store. Police say Jorma Jefferies and Davin Anderson are now charged with aggravated robbery. The robbery happened just before 1 p.m. Sunday at the Barrel…

Tennesseans observe Day of Hope across state

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We're really wanting to raise awareness for multiple different topics," Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network southwest regional director, Lindsey Carr said. Topics like mental health, substance misuse, suicide and Narcan…

Education Vision Committee discusses school system's future

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Vision Committee discuss what lies ahead for the Jackson-Madison County School System. "Public-private update, contractor for Pope and also the superintendent search, we'll talk…

UT Martin visited by Randy Boyd

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Randy Boyd, the University of Tennessee's interim president, visited the UT Martin Campus Tuesday. Boyd says this was a time for him to share his vision for the UT system.…

West Tennesseeans continue to help tornado victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are continuing to help those affected by the storms in Middle Tennessee. "Our student council likes to serve in any way that we can. So, collecting stuff for…

JMCSS officials plan deep clean of schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School officials plan for a deep clean in response to growing coronavirus concerns. Next week is spring break for Jackson-Madison County students. While students take a break, custodial staff will deep clean and disinfect all…

TWRA: Body of missing boater found

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed that the body of one of the missing boaters has been found. A Facebook post by the TWRA says they…

Jackson's Youth Council holds first meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school students are getting the chance to impact their city. Tuesday was the first meeting of the City of Jackson's Youth Council. Nine students, one from each of the high…

Hospitals prepare for possibility of coronavirus

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed seven cases of coronavirus across the state. Hospitals in West Tennessee are preparing for the possibility of coronavirus in the communities they serve. "We…

Jackson begins city-wide disinfectant effort

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cases of the coronavirus confirmed in cities on both sides of Jackson, officials aren't taking any chances. "Our grounds keeping crew and sanitation dispersing throughout our public facilities this week to make sure we're disinfecting," said…

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