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…
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, 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.…
(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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
JACKSON, Tenn. - Just hours after President Joe Biden was sworn-in, West Tennesseans are reacting to the historical inauguration. The transfer of power took place in Washington Wednesday afternoon, among heightened…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their Major League affiliate with the Jackson Generals over a month ago, raising questions regarding what comes next for the team. Following a statement from Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, the future of the…
