LIFELINE hosts St. Patrick's Day themed blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services made donating blood festive this St. Patrick's Day. LIFELINE says the need for blood donations still exists. Marketing Manager, Caitlin Roach says every…
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Jackson State to return to in-person learning in the fall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced its plans for the fall semester. Jackson State plans to return to an in-person format for the fall, returning students to a face-to-face learning format. "In-person classes offer students a more traditional…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,826 new cases, 795,963 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Escaped inmate back in custody
UPDATE: The Chester County Sheriff's Office confirmed around 6 p.m. that Christian Trice was back in custody. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate who walked away from a work detail around noon…
Dyer mayor charged with theft
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Dyer mayor Chris Younger has been charged with theft over $2,500 and theft under $1,000. According to a news release, the investigation started in February after a report of…
Three houses struck by lightning in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three separate houses were struck by lightning in Hardin County. Hardin County firefighters say the houses were in the Bruton Branch and Pickwick areas, and all occurred within the same hour. Firefighters say there were…
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…
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…
