Postponed Christmas a hit for local preschool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local preschool is celebrating Christmas in January. Hands Up! Preschool showcased its over $5,000 worth of supplies that were donated by numerous organizations in the community. The…
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Holly Bobo Act now in effect; raises age limit for missing person alerts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year, Tennessee lawmakers passed the Holly Bobo Act. As of 2021, it is now in effect. "Ideally, anytime you have a missing person, there should be an…
'Rapid response list' gives Madison Co. residents quicker access to vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday is the first day the COVID-19 vaccine "rapid response list" is now available to the public. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department occasionally has leftover COVID-19 vaccines that…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,953 new cases, 612,250 total
Above is the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 4. For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945.
Nurse's makeshift ICU gives at-home care to relatives with virus
AGIOS ATHANASIOS, Greece (AP) — A veteran critical care nurse in northern Greece didn't feel good about the treatment options available when his wife, both her parents and her brother got COVID-19 in alarming succession. The hospitals in the city…
Man struck by vehicle in Martin after altercation over ex-girlfriend
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police confirm 54-year-old Derrick Williams has been charged with aggravated assault following an incident on New Year's Eve in Martin. According to a police report, at approximately 12:18 p.m. on December 31, an officer with the Martin…
Woman jumps from I-40 overpass with toddler; both dead
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is calling it a sad start to the new year: a woman taking her own life, and in the process, the…
Woman, toddler dead after jumping off interstate overpass
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a woman and a toddler died early Monday morning after jumping off an Interstate 40 overpass. According to a THP crash report, 26-year-old Tonisha Barker jumped from the exit 93…
Additional death, 51 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 42-year-old woman died January 3 due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says a total of 145 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. In…
17-year-old shot at Weakley County home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Saturday night near Dresden. According to a news release, the sheriff's office responded to a report of a 17-year-old boy being shot at a home on Davis…
Residents return home from holiday traveling
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the end of the holiday season and many people are returning back home from traveling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traveling during the holidays has been fairly…
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland hosts last light show for holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. - " I had someone come four hours away just to see the lights so people come far," said Herrera. Sunday was the last day of Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland Light Show and…
Police investigate I-40 crash involving tractor trailer, vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. - Police are investigating a wreck on I-40 eastbound in Jackson involving a tractor trailer and a vehicle. It was reported that one person was injured in the crash and traffic was delayed on I-40. Stay with WBBJ…
Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has retained her hold on the House’s top job. The new Congress convened Sunday and in its first vote reelected the California Democrat to the post. Pelosi has led House Democrats since 2003…
Local church looks forward to new year
JACKSON, Tenn, –A local church holds its first service following the new year. SoulQuest church got to hear a special sermon from Pastor Ronnie Coleman titled, "Press on" to encourage church…
