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Couple leaves encouraging notes around town

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local couple wants to encourage their town through writing and prayer. Jerry and Katie Evans said it was in their hearts to show encouragement, especially with the pandemic. "It's…

Community sends off former WBBJ anchor for her next chapter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee is saying goodbye in many ways to former WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Ariana Alexa. Alexa's friend organized a surprise drive by at Glory Gymnastics to say "Thank you for letting me share your story."…

Farm holds butterfly release

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of butterflies now flutter across the fields at one local farm. Donnell Century Farm held a butterfly release Saturday afternoon. Families gathered in a field of zinnias and sunflowers and released several painted ladies into…

Preparations underway for 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular event that has been held for over 35 years is returning to the Hub City. Everyone is preparing for the 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon. This telethon raises awareness and money for the Exchange…

Church gives back to community with "blessings bags"

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blairs Chapel CME Church on Steam Mill Ferry Road in Jackson passed out "blessing bags" to those who stopped by the church on Saturday. Each bag contained hand sanitizer, wipes, a mask, gloves, alcohol prep pads, snacks…

131,747 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,345 deaths, 5,813 hospitalizations

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 131,747 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday, August 15. In addition, 1,345 people have died and 5,813 have been hospitalized. Another 92,100 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…

No injuries after car found on Ashport Road

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a car upside down in a ditch on Ashport Road. The Sheriff’s Office says no one was in the vehicle when they…

Health department confirms 1 death, 27 new cases of COVID-19

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed one more COVID-19 patient has died, and another 27 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department says a 85-year-old man died on Tuesday due to…

Jackson police investigate shooting at Lincoln Courts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in east Jackson. According to news release from JPD, the shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. in the area of 100 Lincoln Courts. Officers responded to a…

WBBJ Anchor Ariana Alexa says 'goodbye' to West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. --WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Evening Anchor Ariana Alexa is leaving WBBJ after spending three years anchoring the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. She is heading home to San…

First JMCGH baby celebrates 70th birthday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first baby ever born at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital celebrated her 70th birthday. Family, friends and neighbors celebrated Elaine Roberts' 70th birthday with a surprise drive-by party. There was…

Weakley County man arrested following home break-in

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man is in custody after allegedly breaking into someone's home. The Weakley County Sheriff's Department says 35-year-old Brandon Ray Stewart, of Martin, was arrested following a break-in at a home on Chicken Road…