Sorority provides $1,000 to 10 local non-profits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One sorority provided a big donation to the community. The Gamma Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority gave $1,000 to 10 non-profit organizations Thursday. The sorority…
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Looking forward: Officials plan city's future during budget work session
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The budget for the future of Jackson was made on Thursday. City officials gathered to discuss budget priorities for the upcoming years during a budget work session.…
Milan school leaders respond to proposed education bills
MILAN, Tenn. -- COVID-19 has extended time away from the classroom, resulting in students experiencing a learning loss in reading and math. Milan Special School District Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell…
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows 'Help is on the way'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="e699d46621433187e9adfba7f17c206f70ecaa63" vtitle="Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows…
Jackson Generals majority owner responds to letter from City of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are new developments between the City of Jackson and the Jackson Generals, following a notice on Wednesday by Mayor Scott Conger that the Generals organization would need to vacate the Ballpark at Jackson by Feb. 15.…
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD
(AP) -- Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers’ new athletic director. The announcement Thursday comes just three days after the firing of football coach Jeremy Pruitt and…
Health department to begin scheduling vaccines online on Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As a reminder, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccines online at 8 a.m. on Friday. The release from the health department says Madison County residents over 75 will be able to schedule…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,492 new cases, 697,783 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 21. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Bruceton mayor speaks out following controversial social media post
BRUCETON, Tenn. -- A mayor's Facebook post is causing controversy. He says he's mourning lives lost to COVID-19, while others say he's dividing the country even further. The post has been…
Carroll Co. man indicted for selling firearm to Jason Autry
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man has been indicted for selling a firearm to Jason Autry, a convicted felon who was previously charged in connection with Holly Bobo's abduction and murder. According to a news release, 55-year-old Danny Joe…
City of Jackson hires community development director
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger has announced the hiring of a community development director. According to a news release, Justin Searcy will be responsible for grant analysis and management, as well as community advancement opportunities. The release says prior…
JMCSS opens calendar options for public comment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has posted calendar draft options for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The options include a recommendation for a week-long Thanksgiving break, according to a news release. Extending Thanksgiving break will not…
Man shot by Memphis police to receive $200k settlement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man who survived a shooting by police after a fleeing a traffic stop has settled his lawsuit against the city of Memphis, Tennessee. The Commercial Appeal reports Martavious Banks will receive a $200,000 settlement after…
40 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,098 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 40 new cases of COVID-91 in Madison County. A total of 10,098 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 7-years-old to…
Biden to sign 10 virus-related executive orders Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks — including a requirement that Americans mask up for travel.…
