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Health department officials discuss vaccination process

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health department officials say they don't want to waste a drop of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that's why local politicians have been able to get it sooner rather than…

580,809 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,810 deaths, 3,212 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 580,809 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Wednesday, December 30. In, addition, 6,810 people have died and 3,212 are currently hospitalized. Another 501,691 have either recovered or are inactive. The…

Health department to begin vaccinating Madison Co. residents over 75

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced it will begin giving the COVID-19 vaccine to residents over the age of 75. The news release from the health department says this…

JPD warns of phone scam involving police chief

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning of a scam involving Police Chief Julian Wiser. The release from JPD says the caller poses as Chief Wiser, saying the victim has missed federal court. The department is reminding residents…

JPD employee retires after more than 60 years of service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- William "Bill" Roane has retired after many years of service in law enforcement. Roane retired Wednesday after 22 years of service to the Jackson Police Department, according to a news release. JPD says Roane began his…

Nashville man's girlfriend warned he was building bombs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Documents obtained by The Associated Press show officers visited Anthony Warner’s home in 2019 after his girlfriend told them he was building bombs in an RV trailer at his house. A Metropolitan Nashville Police Department report…

Additional death, 141 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 55-year-old man died Dec. 29 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 138…

RIFA to receive $100,000 donation from BlueCross BlueShield

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is continuing its support of a local nonprofit. In a news release, BlueCross BlueShield announced it is providing the Regional Inter-Faith Association with $100,000. BlueCross BlueShield says the donation is aimed…

Man serenades shoppers with violin music outside of north Jackson businesses

JACKSON, Tenn. - -One man was sure to turn a bad situation into a beautiful one. Thanks to our viewers, we heard about a man who was playing beautiful music outside of businesses in north Jackson, Tuesday. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="3df40483a0046f2c8cf05d41636b618e935a0f3e"…

City Council Committee meets for monthly agenda review meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson city council's agenda review committee met Tuesday evening for their monthly agenda meeting. Members first discussed barricading an alley near Lafayette and College streets, so they can renovate those…

Jackson Police are investigating a crash with injuries

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a developing story, Jackson police are investigating a crash that resulted in injuries. Around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, the Jackson Police Department was alerted of a wreck between Fairway Boulevard and Demonbreun Drive on North Highland Avenue.…

Mask mandate extended in Jackson and Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local health officials have extended the mask mandate in Madison County. In a release from the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, the mask mandate will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30 and…