Mayor Conger explains 'Stay at Home' enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Stay at Home order means just that: Stay at home, unless you're an essential worker. Many have questions about how this will be enforced. Friday, WBBJ…
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TDEC to close all Tennessee State Parks
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced Friday it will close all 56 Tennessee State Parks and state-owned natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive…
Chester County confirms 4 coronavirus cases
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Four cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Chester County. County officials are asking residents to stay home unless you must leave for essential work or an essential activity. The patients in Chester County have not…
Local surgeon uses window for homework help
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Danny Day, a General Surgeon at Jackson Surgical, was on call Thursday night but his son Trip, a sophomore at Jackson Christian, needed help with Algebra 2 homework. They began taking…
Police seek ID in Walmart theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a theft from Walmart. Police say two men asked a cashier at Walmart on Emporium Drive for change Thursday. The men gave the cashier…
20 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total for Madison County to 20. The most recent case is a 54-year-old man who has been told to self-isolate at home.…
UPDATE: Juvenile charged in connection with Breezewood Cove double homicide
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A hearing was held for a 17-year-old juvenile charged with two counts of second degree murder. A news release from Jackson police says the juvenile was explained his rights during the detention hearing. Prosecutors said they…
Executive Order requires Tennesseans to stay home for non-essential activities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday afternoon Governor Bill Lee announced he will sign Executive Order 23, requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities. "While many Tennesseans have made…
City Council reviews agenda for upcoming meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger and the rest of the Jackson City Council met online Thursday afternoon for an agenda review. Thursday's meeting was used as a trial run for the actual council…
Shoppers react to local store changes
JACKSON Tenn. - Stores are taking extra precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Walmart is taking additional steps to provide a safer environment for shoppers and its employees. "I feel that…
Company installs public wifi hotspots to keep others connected
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A company helps the public stay connected through the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're our neighbors, and we want to take care of them," TEC Executive Vice President Joey Garner said.…
Local church holds drive-through donation drop-off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church helps out in the community, from a distance. Love and Truth Church in north Jackson held a drive-through donation drop-off and prayer service Thursday. The church collected donations such as food, toiletries, and other basic…
Forgivable SBA loans for small businesses affected by COVID-19
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today that Tennessee small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible to apply for loan assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses can begin applying for these…
Siri, Google offer coronavirus symptom checker
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're worried that you have coronavirus, but you don't know if you need to be tested or to seek help, try asking Siri. Hey Siri, do I have…
Suspect in custody after chase near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is in custody after a car chase ends near downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed troopers chased a vehicle they believed to be stolen around 2:45 p.m. THP says the driver…
