Madison County hosts 'Boo Bag' drive-thru
JACK SON, Tenn. -- Madison County residents were invited to a "Boo Bag" drive-thru to start the Halloween celebrations. The Boo Bag event was held at H. Leroy Pope…
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Ceremony commemorates new Seven Pillars monument
JACKSON, Tenn. — When you drive past the Shirlene Mercer Walking Trail Park, you can find what some people may think is just an open landscape. However, to the black community,…
Candidates for the 2020 election year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Election Day four days away, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is taking a look at local and state races across West Tennessee. Many state and federal races are…
Chamber Rib Sale held in Chester County
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson-Chester County Chamber of Commerce held one of its many fundraisers Friday morning. The community came out for the Chamber Rib Sale at the Chester County Barbecue…
Henderson Co. officials consider passing new wheel tax
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A proposal for a new wheel tax in Henderson County has many residents wondering where the money would go. On Tuesday, the Henderson County Commission passed…
Rose Hill shifting to online, distance learning after multiple students, staff quarantined
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Rose Hill School has shifted its middle grade students to online and distance learning after 10 people tested positive for coronavirus, and 24 students were advised to quarantine. A news release from the Jackson-Madison County School System…
Tips for voting on Election Day in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee's Secretary of State Tre Hargett is sharing important tips for Election Day. In a news release, the Secretary of State's Office says: Going to the polls mid-morning or mid-afternoon can help avoid long lines, as early…
Henry County mask mandate extended to Nov. 7
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Mayor Brent Greer announced an extension of the county's mask mandate. A news release from the county says the mask mandate will be extended to Saturday, Nov. 7. The release says the order was set…
259,488 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 3,341 deaths, 1,397 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 259,488 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, October 30. In addition, 3,341 people have died and 1,397 are currently hospitalized. Another 229,669 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Local officials share recommendations on celebrating Halloween amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While things may not seem normal this Halloween, health leaders hope you will still find a safe way to celebrate. "We're not too concerned about passing out candy door…
Tennessee to permit online sports betting beginning Nov. 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Education Lottery announced in a news release Friday that online sports betting will begin in Tennessee on Sunday, November 1. The release states that authorized licensees can begin taking wagers from customers 21-years-old and up,…
Additional death, 34 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another death due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 67-year-old woman died Oct. 28 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of 78 Madison County residents…
WATCH: NICU babies ready for Halloween
(CBS Newspath) -- Take a look at the world's cutest pumpkin patch. These NICU babies are ready for Halloween. Here’s how a Michigan hospital made sure its annual costume photo shoot stayed safe during…
First 18-year-old voter celebrates 100 years of women's suffrage
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- 2020 is a year full of history, and a historic presidential election just adds to it. However, it's also the 100th anniversary for women's right to vote. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with Gwen McCaffrey McReynolds,…
STAR Center holds sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local center held a safe trunk-or-treat with a community in mind. The STAR Center held a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat for community members of all ages. The event…
