JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 83 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of positive patients to 6,181. Those patients range in age from 3-months-old to 92-years-old. There are currently…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of year when everyone is in the holiday spirit, and so is one local university. It's one of the university's largest fundraisers. Freed-Hardeman University hosted its…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is transforming its annual Christmas parade into a concert because of COVID-19. The Christmas concert is virtual, and it will recognize and honor frontline…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America has added a new exhibit known as “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival,” telling the farming innovation of the past, present and future.…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man with rape of a child. A news release from the sheriff's office says Joseph Clenney was arrested and charged after a referral was sent to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing health care resources and capacity. Executive Order 68 will allow members of the National Guard to perform health care duties, including COVID-19 testing, helping nurses,…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County announced it is extending its mask mandate. A news release from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management and Safety says it will be extended to Saturday, December 12. The release says that the…
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 392,608 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, December 4. In addition, 4,876 people have died and 2,485 are currently hospitalized. Another 351,553 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Months after they first started attacking cats, stray dogs in Jackson are still on the loose. They've been caught on camera multiple times, but the Jackson Animal Care…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- With local businesses needing all the help they can get, the City of McKenzie is taking the next step. They're launching a new McKenzie Chamber of Commerce. "We felt…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Henderson police have confirmed an officer is currently hospitalized due to COVID-19. Henderson police confirmed Officer Brandon Connor's hospitalization Friday morning in a post on the department's Facebook page. The post says Connor also has pneumonia in…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The annual Union City Middle School Band Christmas concert has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a news release. Union City Schools Band Director Jason Deem said in the release that concerns about COVID-19…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority and BancorpSouth are sponsoring a Customer Appreciation Day on Dec. 18. According to a news release, there will be no fares for fixed route buses on Customer Appreciation Day. Regular fares will resume…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store has announced finalized arrangements for Clark Shaw's memorial service. Visitation services are set for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Providence House in Casey Jones Village. Masks are required,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The WBBJ team mourns the loss of a visionary for our station. Jerry Moore, former general manager of WBBJ-TV, has died. Moore was WBBJ's general manager from 1997 until he retired at the end of 2013. He…
