School, business & gov. closings for Friday, Jan. 12, 2018
School, business and government closings for Friday, Jan. 12, 2018
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UPDATE: Driver charged after pedestrian hit in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A driver is now facing charges after police say he hit a pedestrian with his vehicle in a Tuesday traffic accident, critically injuring him. Police say Brian Devon Stewart, 40, of Gadsden struck 26-year-old Nino Cox of…
Henderson police seek suspect after woman attacked, critically injured
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Henderson are searching for a man suspected in a brutal attack on his estranged girlfriend. Henderson police say they are looking for 58-year-old Jerry Neal Wilson…
Caught on Camera: Burglars break into cell phone store
HUNTINGDON, Tenn -- Brazen thieves get away with thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a local phone store. Huntingdon police are searching for two suspects in connection to the break-in. The…
West Tennessee Hearing and Speech adds new soundproof hearing booth
JACKSON, Tenn.--The West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrated a new addition. The Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRA) group is adding a new soundproof hearing booth. This will be the second audiometric booth in the…
Health officials say flu cases on the rise
JACKSON, Tenn -- Health officials say this year the flu is worst than normal. Medical Director, Dr. Peter Gardner, of Physicians Quality Care says they have been seeing an extra 75 to…
Shoppers buying rock salt before possible ice storm
JACKSON, Tenn.-With snow and ice possibly heading our way, some people are already preparing. Shoppers are buying bags of rock salt to prevent slipping and sliding when you are walking or…
Gibson EMC: Planned outage for customers in Trenton late Wednesday night
TRENTON, Tenn.- An alert for customers of the Gibson Electric Membership Corporation. Leaders with the power cooperative told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News members who are served by the Trenton substation will experience a planned outage Wednesday beginning at 11 p.m.…
Investigators search for man involved in north Jackson chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators are searching for a man who ran from police Wednesday morning in north Jackson. Investigators say the man was stopped by Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics in the…
NAACP wants early voting hours extended in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch asked the Madison County Election Commission to extend early voting hours for the 2018 election. "We've got to do something different in…
As possible winter weather approaches, are you road-ready?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the possibility of winter weather in Jackson later this week, here are some tips to make sure you are prepared. "With winter weather, it's very volatile," said Megan…
Lane College meets for opening chapel of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Class is back in session at Lane College, and the Dragons met Wednesday for the opening chapel of 2018. The speaker was Kevin Williams, the vice chairman and…
Lifeline's New Year Blood Drive kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting a New Year Blood Drive this week in north Jackson. The blood drive will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lifeline facility on Sterling Farms Drive. Donors will…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. shares winter storm fire safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the potential threat of winter precipitation across our region, the Madison County Fire Department has shared a list of winter storm fire safety tips. A heavy buildup of ice or snow on trees and power…
Denise LaSalle memorial service, visitation plans announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial service and visitation arrangements have been announced for "Queen of the Blues" Denise LaSalle. LaSalle passed away Monday at 78 years old. The renowned R&B singer, songwriter and record producer called Jackson home along with her…
