Local animal care center asks for partnerships
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…
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School leaders discuss delivery of electronic devices for students
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…
New details emerge in Reelfoot Lake double homicide investigation
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…
2 Humboldt businesses hold ribbon cutting ceremony
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…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,400 new cases, 715,806 total
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. …
House Speaker Sexton discusses bill aimed at learning loss, job market growth
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…
Health officials report progress in battle against COVID-19
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…
Woman, child injured in Tuesday night shooting in Dyersburg
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…
Adamsville man sentenced to 15 years on federal gun charge
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Adamsville man is sentenced to 15 years on a federal gun charge. According to a news release, Bobby Earl Oliver, 33, was stopped by a Selmer Police Department officer in September 2019 for speeding. During…
New AD Danny White hires Josh Heupel to join him at Vols
(AP) - Josh Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s football coach on Wednesday, giving the Vols a package deal with athletic director Danny White, who started in his job last week. White announced that Heupel will become Tennessee’s 27th head coach.…
Public art initiative accepting applications for new proposals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Public Art Initiative committee is asking for proposals for a mural in downtown Jackson. The mural will be located on West Main Street, in a space donated by Baker Bros. BBQ for the…
WBBJ says goodbye to reporter/anchor Stephanie Fernandez
For more than two years, Stephanie Fernandez has served the West Tennessee community as a reporter and recently, weekend anchor for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. This week, the news team is officially saying “goodbye” as she moves on to…
Health department to host vaccine clinic for second doses on Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be distributing second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents 75 and older on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The health department says those vaccines will…
39 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 10,335 total in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 39 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says there are currently a total of 10,335 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. Those new patients…
U.S. taking on most ambitious effort on climate change yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is undertaking the most ambitious effort ever to cut America’s oil, gas and coal emissions and stave off the worst effects of climate change. New executive orders target federal subsidies for those industries and…
