Local school to host literacy event 'For The Love of Books'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you ready to fall in love with books this Valentine's Day? That's what Lincoln Elementary School is asking its students. The school will be hosting a program…
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Essential supplies to stock up on for winter weather prep
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter weather is here, and it's not letting up any time soon. As we continue to see freezing temperatures with a wintry mix in the forecast, there are a…
Will virtual learning jeopardize the future of traditional snow days in West TN?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Now that schools are utilizing virtual learning, what is the future of snow days? Thursday, students in many districts were not in the building due to inclement weather. Hardin…
Tennessee man leaves $5 million to pet border collie
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee canine won't have to worry about living a dog's life after its owner recently died. That's because former owner Bill Dorris left his 8-year-old border collie named Lulu $5 million in his will. Lulu's…
2 additional deaths, 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: a 70-year-old woman, who died Jan. 23. a 93- year-old man, who died Jan. 30.…
Martin residents adjust to icy conditions
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Plenty of ice covered cars, buildings and the roadways across northwest Tennessee, and people who live in Martin adjusted to the freezing cold. While many bundled up to…
UT Martin to remain virtual through Feb. 12
MARTIN, Tenn. — Due to the threat of inclement weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin says all classes will remain virtual. This will stay in effect through Friday, Feb. 12, according to the university. This will include classes at…
Organizations work to shelter homeless as temperatures drop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bitterly cold temperatures are in the forecast for this upcoming weekend. Those dangerously low temperatures make it hard for those without shelter to survive. Tennessee Homeless Solutions Executive…
Jackson budget committee discusses new cars for JPD
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's budget committee is looking at their 5-year-draft capital plan, but expect many changes through the upcoming review process. Thursday, committee members discussed financial options for…
Huntingdon pharmacy begins distributing COVID-19 vaccine
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Phipps Pharmacy in Huntingdon is giving out their first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. "Our initial shipment was 100 at this location, and we expect to receive those…
6 killed in 130-vehicle pileup on icy Texas interstate
DALLAS (AP) — Police say at least six people were killed and 65 injured in a massive crash involving more than 130 vehicles on an icy Texas interstate. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="d9f657a01426b18af62db3bbd3fc2ae25b2a902e" vtitle="6 killed in 130-vehicle pileup on icy Texas interstate"…
Discovery Park of America closed Friday due to weather
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 due to snow and ice. The center was also closed on Thursday due to inclement weather.
State awarded nearly $7 million in grants in computer science, STEM education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee has been awarded two grants for computer science and STEM education. “Thanks to longstanding partnerships with local and national partners, Tennessee is receiving nearly $7 million dollars to strengthen high school achievement, boost…
2 West Tennessee hospitals receive 'BEST' Award for Babies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee hospitals have been awarded the "BEST" Award for their effort in reducing the state's infant mortality rate. The release from West Tennessee Healthcare says nearly 7 out of every 1,000 infants in the state…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,624 new cases, 752,033 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, February 11. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
