GOP rebuffs Trump on $2K aid, defense as Congress wraps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has wrapped up a rare New Year’s Day session with Republicans rejecting President Donald Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 aid checks. They also overrode his…
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Additional death, 72 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 62-year-old man died Dec. 31 due to complications from COVID-19. The department says 142…
West Tennesseans share New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn.--As we turn the calendar and move into a new year, some West Tennesseans have special goals for 2021. Some of the most common New Year's resolutions include getting healthier, dieting, or getting finances in order. Some people want…
Senator Blackburn gives 2020 recap
WASHINGTON, D.C.--A Tennessee senator discusses some of the 2020 highlights from working in Washington. Senator Marsha Blackburn discussed two big bills that will have impact here in West Tennessee. "The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Looking back at the top West Tennessee stories of 2020
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some stories brought a smile to your face, some made you laugh or perhaps even shed a tear. 2020 was a year unlike any other. We are…
Medina diner offers customers 'good luck' meals for 2021
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Ending what many people have called an unlucky year, a local diner is serving a special meal to bring good luck into this next year. According to…
Pinson Mounds holds annual First Day Hike
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An annual tradition returned to a beloved state park. Park Ranger Tim Poole spoke to a group of hikers at Pinson Mounds, as part of their First Day Hike…
Car crashes into east Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a car ran off the road in east Jackson by the Baker Place apartments. JPD says it crashed into one of the units. Neighbors say it occurred around midnight on Thursday, and…
98 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 8,825 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department also confirmed another 98 COVID-19 cases in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 8,825. The health department says those cases range in age from 3-months-old to…
Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials are continuing to assess damage to dozens of buildings from the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville's historic district. Law enforcement officials gave media outlets…
Health department no longer scheduling vaccinations for residents over 75
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says it is no longer scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for residents over the age of 75. The news release from the department says they are fully booked at this…
Local Elks Lodge celebrates the new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in with local festivities going on in the community to ring in the new year. To bring in 2021, the Elks Lodge celebrated by hosting…
Church invites community into sanctuary to pray
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church met to pray for the new year. Church leaders with Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church invited people into the sanctuary to pray. "We just decided that this…
Service, funeral procession honor West Tennessee soldier
CORINTH, Miss. -- A service and funeral procession was held for a West Tennessee soldier, Army Cpl. Hayden Harris in Corinth, Mississippi Thursday. Harris, an infantryman with the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd…
West Tennessee businesses share New Year's Eve plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ending a tough year, very few local places are hosting New Year's Eve celebrations to ring in a hopeful 2021. A year ago, the Double Tree Hotel hosted its New Years extravaganza, a large party for guests…
