NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced the state is lifting restrictions that were placed on school sporting events. In a video announcement, the governor said restrictions placed on public gatherings and school sporting attendance will be lifted on Monday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over a thousand elderly adults returned to the Jackson Fairgrounds Thursday to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But health officials say events like…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Department of Education has announced it's launching a new initiative to provide wireless internet to students across the state. According to a Wednesday news release, the state is partnering with T-Mobile to enable households in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those patients are: a 71-year-old woman, who died Jan. 7. a 79-year-old man, who…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An escaped inmate from Crockett County has been sighted in Jackson. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Carlos McCoy was spotted near Skyline Drive and Wallace Road around…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you miss live theater, we have some good news for you. Speak Up Theatre Company is comprised of a group of Union University alumni. The company is rehearsing…
"She is probably one of the most loving, kind, generous people that you will ever meet," said Whitney Owens. Angela Spann is a Lexington resident working to better her community and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center has increased its intake by 68% over the last year. When the center takes in more animals, that means they need to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School leaders met Wednesday to discuss updates on the delivery of electronic devices for students. The district ordered about 7,600 Chromebooks. To date, the district has sent out 4,700 of the devices to students and schools. The…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- New details have emerged in an investigation into the shooting deaths of two hunters on Reelfoot Lake earlier this week. "One of the first things we look…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Two local businesses are celebrating their opening. One-Fifty-Two Designs and Funky Magnolia Boutique clothing stores opened on Coleman Lane in Humboldt Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting. Emily…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, January 27. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee legislature is discussing several new bills and proposals. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Conley Grayson Norris spoke with House Speaker Cameron Sexton about those discussions and what…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials believe progress is being made in the fight against COVID-19. They share what may be helping this happen. "We're kind of holding our breath," said Jackson-Madison…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police are investigating after a 60-year-old woman and a 12-year-old child were shot Tuesday night. Police say officers responded to the shooting on St. Joseph Street around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and found the woman and child…
