Helping Hands Tennessee opens medical clinic in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Helping Hands Tennessee celebrated the grand opening of their medical clinic in Jackson with a ribbon cutting Friday. After noticing the need for more than dental care at the…
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Jackson Housing Authority to open Section 8 waitlist
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Housing Authority will soon open a waitlist for Section 8 / Housing Choice vouchers. On Thursday, June 24, the application will be available online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at jacksonha.com. The application for the waitlist…
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,528 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,528. Those new patients range in age from 26-years-old to 50-years-old. There…
2 charged in Friday night homicide near Muse Park, third suspect sought
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have charged two people in connection with a shooting last week on North Parkway. Police responded around 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 4 to the shooting at 1341 North Parkway, where investigators found 18-year-old…
Chester Co. Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted on several charges. Investigators say Terrance Terrill Anderson, 38, is wanted on multiple felony charges involving drugs and firearms, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators…
JMCSS superintendent addresses SRO concerns, school construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local school leaders are addressing some concerns while looking into a new school year. For the past few weeks, Jackson-Madison County School Board members have been discussing…
Bus entangled in power lines in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students are safe after a scary incident in northwest Madison County. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip early Thursday afternoon that utility lines landed on a Jackson-Madison County School bus, with students and a…
Aspell opens long-term living recovery house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aspell Recovery Center held an open house and ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon for Kirkland House. It's a long-term living house for women recovering from addiction of substance abuse. During the open house, there were guest speakers and…
Library offers new virtual portal for senior citizens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You're never too old to learn something new at the Jackson-Madison County Library. The library downtown has partnered with the City of Jackson to get portal tablets for…
Local book store to celebrate one year of business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Light Trap Books is celebrating its one year anniversary. It will be holding a celebration on Friday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be…
Tennessee invests $1 million in current teachers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee is investing $1 million in its teachers. The Tennessee Department of Education says the grant will give teachers free access to English as a Second Language, Special Education and Secondary Mathematics endorsements. The department hopes this…
RIFA launches community supported agriculture boxes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA partnered with the Jackson Housing Authority to distribute produce boxes to the community. As a continuation of their Senior Staples Program, the nonprofit launched its community supported…
Library invites public to Summer Reading Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is welcoming readers of all ages to its Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Tails of Tales. Readers are encouraged to stop by…
Senators host conference to address COVID-19 origins, censorship
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several U.S. senators, including Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, held a news conference expressing concerns about big tech companies censoring information. Blackburn says Dr. Anthony Fauci and companies like…
Study to be held on statewide litter pollution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A study into litter pollution will soon be conducted in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation says there is an estimated 100 million pieces of new litter along Tennessee's roadways. Beyond causing damage to the environment, the TWF…
