Warming center opens for men who are homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A resource for a population in need opens its doors to help them. Monday was the opening night for the warming center at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. "You look…
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted overwhelmingly to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments. The vote Monday evening sends the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain when…
TBI director provides update on Nashville bombing investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been four days since the Nashville bombing on Christmas morning, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is still putting together pieces in the cause of the explosion. The Federal…
West Tennesseans react to president's signing of stimulus bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- President Donald Trump made the decision on Sunday to sign a $2.3 trillion bill that gives billions of dollars in coronavirus aid and averts a government shutdown that was set to…
Jackson gym helps turn boxing amateurs into pros
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local training gym is making sure athletes have what it takes to make it big. Fightshop in Jackson is on a mission to train and shape individuals wanting to elevate…
567,792 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,588 deaths, 2,983 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 567,792 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Monday, December 28. In addition, 6,588 people have died and 2,983 are currently hospitalized. Another 483,525 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Martin police cancel annual 'safety bus' due to pandemic
MARTIN Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department announced it will not be holding its annual 'safety bus' program. The program, which is typically held during the New Year's holiday, will not held because the bus cannot be used while following…
Driver charged after playing audio similar to recording in Nashville blast
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office says the driver of a box truck that played audio similar to what was heard before the Nashville explosion has been charged. The news release from the sheriff's office says 33-year…
Additional death, 93 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 73-year-old woman died Dec. 28 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 137…
After naming bombing suspect, focus turns to motive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal officials now turn to exploring the monumental task of piecing together the motive behind the Christmas Day explosion that severely damaged dozens of downtown Nashville buildings and injured three. Officials have named 63-year-old Anthony Quinn…
Travelers share thoughts on COVID-19 travel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people are traveling this holiday season, and they told us what they think about traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just two days after Christmas, and with the upcoming New Year,…
US officials: Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal authorities have identified the man they say is responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville and say that he died in the explosion. Investigators used DNA to link the man, identified…
JEA works to repair Jackson outage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A utility pole on the 45 Bypass is being repaired by the Jackson Energy Authority. Service for approximately 2,000 telecom customers in Jackson was disrupted around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, when a vehicle took down the utility pole.…
Local church reflects on 2020 and hopes for 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is expressing how the best is yet to come for 2021. Englewood Baptist Church Pastor, Adam Dooley, spoke to WBBJ-7 about how 2020 was a humbling experience. …
564,080 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 6,512 deaths, 2,813 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 564,080 cases of COVID-19 in the state for Sunday, December 27. In addition, 6,512 people have died and 2,813 are currently hospitalized. Another 480,227 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
