Business Closings - 2/19/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19. Christ Community Health Services Discovery Park of America Madison County Juvenile Court Shiloh National Military Park
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Local high school student nominated for McDonald’s All American Games teams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school student has been nominated for the 44th annual McDonald’s All American Games teams. The release says Ciara Taylor, who attends Dyersburg High School, was nominated with more than 700 students across the country.…
Records: DNA links man to killings of Indiana woman, girl, 4
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Court records show a Tennessee man charged in the 1992 killings of an Indiana woman and her 4-year-old daughter was linked to the deaths by new analysis of DNA collected from the mother's body. Fifty-six-year-old…
8 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,801 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are now a total of 10,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients…
School Closings – 2/19/2021
The following schools are closed on Friday, Feb. 19. Alamo City Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Augustine Schools–closed through Feb, 19 Bells City Schools — closed through Feb. 19 Benton County Schools – closed through Feb. 19 Bethel University…
Cold-stunned turtles saved off Texas coast
Sea turtles off the coast of Texas are being rescued because of the cold weather that's descended on the state. It's left them cold-stunned.
5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know: Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson, located in Chester County, sits just south of Jackson and serves as the county seat. With a variety of unique local shops, cafes and more, there is a lot to learn about the city. Here are…
JTA to operate on one hour delay on Feb. 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will be operating on a one hour delay. JTA says all buses will be operating a one hour delay at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. JTA says riders can catch their bus…
Wreckers warn drivers of the risks for driving in snow
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As heavy snow overwhelms many people in West Tennessee, tow trucks are at the top of the list. Wednesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke to a…
Health department, convenience centers to close Thursday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has announced that the health department will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. All COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Thursday, Feb. 18 have been rescheduled for Feb.…
Waste Management pickup will not run in Jackson this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold, solid waste collection and Waste Management will not run for the rest of the week in the City of Jackson, according to a news release. Services are currently…
Black History Month: Gene Bowden
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Gene Bowden broke records in Whiteville. Bowden was a recently retired citizen of Whiteville. The citizens spoke to him about becoming mayor and he agreed to run. Bowden received…
Officials update road conditions as second round of snow begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nichole Lawrence with the Tennessee Department of Transportation gave a quick list of roads on Wednesday that TDOT will be focusing on as the next line of snow…
Pets, pipes and power: Tips on getting through the next round of snow
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plumbing and heating companies are swamped with customers having issues with pipes and heating systems, but they say there are a few things you can do to ease the strain on your homes. Lanier English with McCoy's…
Business Closings – 2/18/2021
The following businesses will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18. Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic Columbus McKinnon Chain - 2nd shift Discovery Park of America Jackson-Madison County Library Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department JEA Customer Centers The Bank of Jackson…
