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WBBJ Has Launched A New News App

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness has launched a new news app. For the app to function properly and to ensure you continue receiving the latest breaking news alerts, users need to make sure automatic updates for apps are turned on in their…

Chester County man honored with balloon release

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A community came together to remember a loved one. Family and friends of Jerry Wilson, also known as "Ceed," held a balloon release in his honor on Monday. Wilson had a surgery and died from…

USJ breaks ground for new tennis courts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school broke ground on a new chapter. Students and staff at the University School of Jackson held a groundbreaking for their new tennis courts on Monday. There will be eight new tennis courts and…

Jackson Fire Department joins nationwide pilot program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has been selected for a unique and nationwide pilot program. Jackson Fire will be joining nearly 250 other departments in the Community Risk Reduction program, according to a news release from the city.…

Suspect in Indiana double homicide arrested in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed 57-year-old Victor Lofton, of Humboldt, was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with a double homicide. A news release from the FBI says 4-year-old DenNisha Howard and 21-year-old Felicia Howard were found shot inside…

Jackson police searching for missing man

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a missing man. Police say Billy Perry Jr. has not been seen or heard from since around 9 p.m. on Feb. 5. Police say Perry may be in either a tan or…

Camden police searching for missing 59-year-old

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators are searching for a missing man from Camden. Investigators with the Camden Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are searching for 59-year-old Johnny Keith Travis. Travis was last seen at Timbercreek Apartments in…

New variants raise worry about COVID-19 reinfections

(AP) -- Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world. New research also suggests that people can get second infections with earlier versions…

Health dept. COVID-19 vaccine scheduling website operational again

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The vaccine appointment scheduling website for the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, along with the Rapid Response List, is once again operational. Currently, appointments are only available for Madison County residents ages 70 and up -- as…

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