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Redemption Road Rescue takes in 16 new horses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue has new additions. The non-profit has taken in 16 new horses over the last two weeks, with 13 coming from the same property. "All of them had…

JPD responds to barricaded individual at north Jackson home

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed a suspect has been taken into custody. Wiser said there was three-year-old, which was not the suspect's, in the home at the time of the barricade. Stay with WBBJ 7…

Health official: 92% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients not vaccinated

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County leaders gave an update on the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department Regional Director Kim Tedford says there are currently over 900 active and unknown COVID-19…

Health department recommends masks in K-12 schools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is recommending indoor masking for students, staff, teachers and visitors in schools, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a news release. The release says the…

Golf and lacrosse combined into new game

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TWRA seeking fields to lease for dove season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is looking for fields to lease for the upcoming dove season, according to a news release. The first part of dove season opens at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn…

Faces of Our Veterans continues effort to recognize veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local coalition is recognizing the men and women who have served our country ahead of Veterans Day. "This is the biggest project I've really ever done. I've done weddings and different things like that, but…

JMCSS Education Vision meeting looks at safety, more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board leaders met today for their monthly Education Vision meeting. Topics discussed include board members giving an operations report, academic report, and the superintendent giving one as well. They also discussed the advancement that…

Students to return to classes Aug. 18 at Freed-Hardeman University

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is preparing for the return of its students. FHU says students will begin returning on Saturday, with student check-in running from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in…

Ecologist discusses dangers of a tick bite

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- Tick season is among us. Forest and Wildlife Ecologist, Dr. Allan Houston says more ticks are around than they've seen in 40 years. "Tick populations have gone…

JTA to host Back-to-School Drive Wednesday, Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is helping students get back to school. JTA says it will be hosting a Back-to-School Drive Wednesday and Thursday. By donating school supplies, like pens and pencils, you can receive a free ride…

JPD searching for woman missing from group care home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a 59-year-old woman missing from a local group care home. JPD says Hazel Denise Patterson suffers from mental health issues, like dementia, and walked away from Charity House of Love at 677 …

Weakley County Schools seek special education teachers

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local school leaders are in need of special education educators. Weakley County Schools Special Education Director, Deborah Perkins says the county is in dire need of special education teachers and a speech language pathologist. The county…

Suspect arrested in 1997 Haywood County homicide

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Haywood County man has been indicted and arrested in connection to a 1997 homicide. The shooting occurred on Dec. 25, 1997 along Thomas Street in Brownsville and left Glenn Musgraves dead, according to a TBI news…