72-year-old walks cross-country for faith, raises money for food pantry
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Over the next couple days, drivers in West Tennessee might spot a man carrying a cross on the side of the road. Roger Gates left North Carolina in…
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United Way accepting used smartphones, tablets for virtual students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee is hosting a donation drive Sept. 14 through Sept. 25 for gently used smartphones, tablets and other devices for students in West Tennessee to use for virtual learning. According to a news…
Fayette County shooting suspect fatally wounded by Shelby Co. SWAT
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Fayette County. According to a news release, the shooting happened around 4 a.m. in the 900 block of Fortune Road…
26 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County; 2,573 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 26 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 2,573. Those cases include nine men and 17 women, ranging in age from 3-years-old…
Group donates masks, face shields to first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. - One group is making a special donation to local first responders during difficult times. Elks Lodge #192 in Jackson donated face masks and face shields to 13 EMS…
County leaders respond to vandalism on Madison Co. bridge
MERCER, Tenn. -- County leaders respond after a bridge in southwest Madison county was vandalized. The bridge is located on Bill Rubye Mullen Road near Mercer. County leaders say broken glass…
JMCSS packages, distributes meals for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are packing meals to ensure the kids are still receiving the nutrition they need to learn remotely. "Making sure that their brain is ready to work…
Local group supports law enforcement through signs
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A group is supporting blue lives in a visual way. "We've only started it about -- officially -- two weeks ago, and we're already out of signs. We've ordered more, and it takes about a week to…
West Tennessee Healthcare employee dies due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The impact of COVID-19 is now hitting the hearts of West Tennessee Healthcare, and officials are hoping new data will help local mayors make tough decisions. "We have had…
Free face mask distribution set for Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension office will distribute free washable, reusable cloth face masks on Friday. The masks will be available for pick up from 9 a.m. to 11…
Department of Education launches COVID-19 dashboard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new dashboard aims to help Tennesseans view COVID-19 information from schools across the state. The new dashboard will allow users to see the number of COVID-19 cases in students and staff at both the district and school…
Former sheriff's deputy pleas guilty to child porn charges
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Crockett County Sheriff's Office deputy plead guilty to child porn charges. The virtual hearing was not allowed to be recorded, but WBBJ was allowed to attend and take notes. Matthew Berry entered a guilty…
166,587 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,931 deaths, 862 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 166,587 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, September 9. In addition, 1,931 people have died and 862 have been hospitalized. Another 149,698 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
RIFA approved to receive $60,000 in Community CARES Program grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Community CARES Program just announced $150 million in grants to various non-profit organizations across the state to help counter the effects of COVID-19. One of…
Library adds new items to shelves for community projects, education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has added new items to their collection, including a journal project, learning kits, and book bundles. According to a news release, the journaling program, called Pages of Madison County, includes 40 journals for…
