Southern fast food chain turns 60 years old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well known restaurant chain celebrates its 60th birthday. Jack's Family Restaurant was founded in 1960 in Homewood, Alabama. It started as a walk up hamburger stand that…
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Governor Lee, Dr. Piercey discuss pandemic as holidays approach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee held his weekly news conference after pausing for other meetings. With the holidays ahead, officials are concerned about people's actions and where we are in…
Veteran's gravestone returned to cemetery after found in abandoned car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A gravestone belonging to a Jackson veteran was discovered unexpectedly -- away from its grave site. Russ Hall is a member of the Jackson Elks Lodge. He says many years ago,…
Women of Hope host annual 'Day of Giving Hope' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit organization catered to rehabilitating and treating women who struggle with addiction is raising funds to benefit their center. Women of Hope hosted their annual "Day…
LIFELINE kicks off annual 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is saving lives by hosting its eighth annual "Battle of the Badges" blood drive outside Jackson City Hall. "Today is a blood drive that…
JMCSS suspends in-person learning for Thanksgiving week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced Tuesday that in-person classes will be suspended during the week of Thanksgiving. King says a continual rise in COVID cases throughout the area contributed to the decision. Teachers…
LIVE: Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing (11/17/20)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing from Nashville starting at 3 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 17.
320,729 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,995 deaths, 1,929 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 320,729 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, November 17. In addition, 3,995 people have died and 1,929 are currently hospitalized. Another 276,497 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Jackson gives taxpayers transparency with online data tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson unveiled their latest step in providing transparency to taxpayers: the new Jackson Data Hub, located under the "Projects and Initiatives" tab on the City…
4 injured in overnight shooting, Jackson police seek info
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are looking for suspects in an overnight shooting, where multiple people were shot. This is the home where Jackson police say four people were shot Monday night. They said…
Bethel University to host 'Christmas with Renaissance' virtually
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University's performing arts program -- Renaissance -- will present the annual "Christmas with Renaissance" performance virtually this year. "Each year, Bethel University Renaissance presents a special Christmas celebration to the local community and campus family, and…
102 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 51-year-old man died Nov. 14, and a 52-year-old man died Nov. 16…
Two Medina pageant contestants give back to their community
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Kylee Perry and Sophie Lepinski, students at South Gibson County Middle and Elementary School, are using their talent to help provide a Thanksgiving meal for local families. "We've…
WBBJ anchor shares COVID-19 experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last Wednesday, we informed West Tennessee about Brad Douglass's COVID-19 diagnosis. Since then, he's been in quarantine at home, and we've all felt the absence. "I'm looking forward…
Gibson County Fire Department responds to Trenton house fire
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, the Gibson County Fire Department was paged to a house fire on Concord Cades Road. According to officials, when the firefighters arrived there…
