City council discusses 2019 audit, committee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's city council meeting, certified public accountant Matt Wood discussed last year's audit for the City of Jackson. "We had multiple findings. Most of them dealt with our…
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Selmer Head Start application period opens Jan. 15
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Selmer Head Start will be accepting applications for pre-registration next week for the 2020-2021 school year. Pre-registration for 3 and 4-year-old children will be held at the Selmer Head Start Center at 705 Industrial Park…
Union City police investigate theft of two ATVs
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is investigating a theft at Abernathy's Cycles. Investigators say two RZR Turbo S All Terrain Vehicles were taken from the ATV lot sometime between 6 p.m. Saturday and the time the…
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket unclaimed
BELLS, Tenn.-- One player in Crockett County wins $50,000 by matching four Lottery numbers, plus the Powerball. The winning ticket was purchased at Gas USA in Bells. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a cashier at the Fill and Go,…
JMCSS discusses Lincoln property, new high schools
JACKSON, Tenn.--In Monday's work session meeting, Jackson-Madison County School Board members discussed one local college looking to acquire the Lincoln Elementary School property. "Lane (College) actually feels like they have some…
New halotherapy business officially opens in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Three best friends officially open their halotherapy salt cave, Salis Halotherapy in north Jackson, Monday. Health experts say halotherpy is a natural alternative and complimentary way of improving respiratory issues, skin conditions such…
New program to inspire students for career opportunities
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Leaders of a new initiative invited community members out to learn about a new program being offered in Jackson-Madison County Schools. It's called the Tennessee Career Awareness and Preparation System, also known…
Tennessee reports high flu activity for 2019-2020 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. is on track to see one of the worst flu seasons in decades, with widespread activity reported in most states,…
Authorities investigate Henry County house fire
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A house fire in Henry County is under investigation. Henry County officials confirmed the fire started around midnight Monday in the 7000 block of Whitlock Road. The property was completely…
Sheriff releases new details after body found in van
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Joe King and Michael Hockaday are in jail after a van was found on the side of the road Thursday night with a body inside. "When we got…
Henderson Taco Bell celebrates reopening
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The newly remodeled Taco Bell in Henderson is now open. The restaurant reopened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting. Representatives from the Chester County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon. The…
Man killed in four-wheeler crash while hunting
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash in Henry County has safety officials reminding residents of one easy step that could save your life. The Henry County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a…
New health clinic opening in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services, based out of Memphis, is expanding to east Jackson. "We will be offering primary care for medical services. In the first year of operation, we'll…
Police investigate Monday robbery at Brownsville convenience store
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - The Brownsville Police Department responded to a call of a robbery at the Exxon gas station just off of Interstate 40 exit 56 Monday afternoon. Police are attempting to collect…
Humboldt police release suspect description in store burglary
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have released a description of a man suspected of breaking into a Humboldt business over the weekend. Humboldt police say officers responded to Robert's Package Store and Party Shop on Eastend Drive just before noon…
