Attorney explains class action lawsuit involving Jackson City Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you were arrested between January 18, 2016 and January 18, 2019 in the City of Jackson, you may be owed some money. Mark Donahoe was one…
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Closures, cancellations due to weather - Wednesday, March 17
Due to the threat of severe weather in West Tennessee, the following schools and businesses will be closing early on Wednesday, March 17: Decatur County Schools - dismissing at 12:45 p.m. Englewood Baptist Church - activities cancelled at all campuses…
Storm shelters opening in West Tennessee
The following storm shelters in West Tennessee will be open on Wednesday, March 17 due to the threat of severe weather: Madison County: Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Ave., Jackson (open at 9 a.m.) McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, 308…
The Sound of Jackson | Ep. 9 | Vonda Peet
Music is therapy for local worship leader Vonda Peet, who says most of her healing is done in her songwriting. As she prepares to release her first album, Vonda sat down with us to perform her song "Reach For…
North Hospital on track for September surgeries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction at North Hospital is on track to serve their first orthopedic patients in September, according to a news release from West Tennessee Healthcare. West Tennessee Healthcare bought the hospital in June 2018 from Tennova, and later…
Date, couples announced for 5th Annual Dancing with the STARs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center is moving forward with the 5th Annual Dancing with the STARs event, presented by Leaders Credit Union. Couples comprised of local celebrities and public figures will hit the stage on May 6 at the…
5 deaths, 13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed five more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those residents are: an 89-year-old man, who died Nov. 26, 2020 a 46-year-old man, who died Nov. 27,…
Jackson-Madison County Library to close early Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has announced they will close early Wednesday, March 17 due to the threat of severe weather. The library will close at 4 p.m. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on air.
Jackson State to close all campuses at noon due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College has confirmed all campuses and locations will close at noon on Wednesday, March 17 due to the threat for severe weather. Offices will operate remotely for the remainder of the day, and classes…
Arkansas teenager in custody after allegedly kidnapping woman
BELLS, Tenn. -- An Arkansas teenager is in custody after allegedly kidnapping a woman and taking her across state lines. Police responded to a gas station in Bells after receiving…
Union University hosts guest speaker for annual lecture
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members come together to hear a special lecture. President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky, Richard Albert Mohler Jr., spoke at the annual David and Lanese…
Spring break raises concerns over COVID-19 for schools
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- The good news for West Tennessee: COVID-19 cases are on the decline and schools throughout the region have had few issues going back in-person. But an upcoming spring break could complicate things. "COVID is still out there.…
Jackson-Madison County Library hosts road trip themed event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is asking families to join them on a road trip this spring break. The library is hosting the event Read Across America: The Literary Road Trip. The activity will start during spring break…
'MyRide' offers residents a lift to COVID-19 appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is providing a tool to assist people in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. MyRide West Tennessee continues providing rides for those unable to do so on…
Jackson-Madison County Library hosts '21 Thing Scavenger Hunt'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a scavenger hunt for students this spring break. Library staff have made pamphlets with 21 different items to find. All the…
