JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been recognized for their progress in the "Safe to Sleep" project. The hospital received the Milestone Award from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care based on participation, monthly data collection including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital received the Gold Banner Award for their work in the Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy and Opioid Exposed Newborn projects. The award from Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care is based on the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after a report of shots fired Sunday night. Police say officers responded to the area of Melwood Street around 10:15 p.m. Sunday after a report of shots fired. Officers did not find anyone…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,826. Those new patients range in age from 51-years-old to 78-years-old. There…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has announced a critical appeal for blood donors following last week's winter weather. "Our blood supply has reached critically low levels," said LIFELINE Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach. Due to the road conditions, LIFELINE had…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It can be a struggle driving on the highway with ice and snow, so Sunday WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with people to see what they have experienced…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After the major winter storm last week, drivers and homeowners will soon notice some changes as ice melts. We have a few safety tips for you to make sure…
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Monday, Feb. 22. Benton County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Dyer City and County Schools - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll Academy - Closed through Feb. 22 Carroll…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 21. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials last month moved the families of medically vulnerable children up the vaccine priority list. Tennessee bumped them above critical infrastructure workers, grocery store employees and inmates. This includes children who have a variety of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,823. Those new patients range in age from 17-years-old to 83-years-old. There…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Many across West Tennessee are able to finally get out of their homes and back onto the roads after this week's winter storms. Gibson County is seeing a major improvement on its roadways. After the inclement weather this…
(West TN) -- Several West TN residents have been enjoying the snow and are sharing their photos with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Many area residents have been very creative and are showcasing their snow-man and snow-woman building skills. Others…
JACKSON, Tenn-- People who live in the Hub City are still enjoying the snow with family. At the Ballpark in Jackson, families came out to enjoy a fun day in the snow. Families brought their snow boards to go sledding…
JACKSON, Tenn. —State leaders and health officials discuss COVID-19 and possible new mutations of the virus. Brownsville City Mayor Bill Rawls hosted a virtual "Mitigating COVID-19" meeting this morning. Guest speaker was Infectious Disease Physician, Dr. Manoj Jain of…
