Bake shop raises money for Alzheimer's Association
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bake shop raised money for a well known charity. Every dollar spent on the sweet and savory at Woodstock Bake Shop went to the Alzheimer's Association. The…
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162,362 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,862 deaths, 846 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 162,362 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, September 5. In addition, 1,862 people have died and 846 have been hospitalized. Another 144,383 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Lane College shifts to online classes due to COVID-19 cluster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced it is stopping in-person classes and closing residence halls due to number of students testing positive for COVID-19. In a news release, Lane says 18 students have…
Health department confirms 3 COVID-19 deaths; 2,453 total cases
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed the death of another three Madison County residents due to COVID-19. The health department says a 95-year-old woman died on August 13, and 77-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman…
Second Dyer County escapee found in Illinois
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- U.S. Marshals have captured the second inmate who escaped from the Dyer County Jail. A news release from the Marshal service says Michael Bolden was arrested Friday night without incident.…
TWRA shares boating safety tips for Labor Day weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and who doesn't enjoy a fun day out on the boat, soaking up the sun at Pickwick Lake? Sgt. Ray Garton, with the Tennessee…
Spotting the difference between COVID-19, other common illnesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With COVID-19 mimicking other common illnesses, you may wonder how to distinguish between it and other health issues. "We usually start off testing for the flu, and if that's negative,…
Explosion in Memphis caused by gas leak; 7 injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Fire officials say a natural gas leak from a water heater caused an explosion that injured seven people in a home in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Fire Department Lt. Wayne Cooke said four adults and three children…
Aspell Recovery receives donation for new dorm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local substance abuse recovery resource will get a new space to continue life changing work. The Kirkland family partnered with Aspell Recovery, a substance abuse recovery program. Carl and Alice…
Jackson resident returns to Louisiana to help with hurricane relief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident went back to his home state to assist with Hurricane Laura relief. David Martin has volunteered with the Red Cross for 22 years, deploying at…
Dresden couple indicted on drug, TennCare fraud charges
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Dresden couple. After potential TennCare fraud was discovered, law enforcement agencies launched an investigation into the sale…
Leaders respond to maskless campaign event: 'blatant disregard for safety'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Friday's COVID-19 press conference, local leaders and health officials addressed an event WBBJ covered Thursday at the Old Country Store, where it seemed like the county-wide mask mandate was not enforced among West Tennessee leaders. "It…
160,597 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,837 deaths, 865 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 160,597 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, September 4. In addition, 1,837 people have died and 865 have been hospitalized. Another 143,156 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
Officials talk repeal of spay and neuter ordinance, discuss voucher program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council repealed the spay and neuter ordinance after just a year. The ordinance said residents within Jackson city limits had to have their pets spayed and neutered, or they would face a…
JMCSS announces fruit, vegetable pick up times, locations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced dates and locations where families can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. The school system says those items will be available between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and…
