These are final, unofficial results. Hardin County: Chancellor - District 24 Vicki Hodge Hoover - 1,878 Benjamin S. Harmon - 2,689 County Commission - District 4 Glen Spencer - 391 County Commission - District 7 Shane McGee - 288 Assessor…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Concerns have been brought up in one local school system after a student tested positive for coronavirus. McKenzie Special School District Director of Schools Lynn Watkins confirmed a student at McKenzie High School tested for coronavirus. Watkins…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Since March, Freed Hardeman University staff have been getting ready for this week. It's move in week! "It's like studying for the exams," Shannon Sewell, Director of Facilities, said. "We've…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced their plan for keeping students safe during the fall semester. A news release from DCSS says the semester will begin on August 24, with students using virtual options for the first week…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said as of Thursday, about a third of school districts across Tennessee have officially opened. "A third will start next week and the last…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live media briefing starting at 3 p.m. Central on Thursday, August 6.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 116,350 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, August 6. In addition, 1,186 people have died and 5,109 have been hospitalized. Another 77,558 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Dept. confirmed Thursday (Aug. 6) two more deaths due to complications from COVID-19 in Madison Co., bringing the total to 21 deaths. The Health Dept. says they two deaths are a 67-year-old male,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When getting out to vote in the state primary and county general election, you're asked to bring your photo ID and your patience. "Just be patient if the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another US Senate candidate virtually discusses his platform, just in time for the election. Dr. George Flinn says he is a physician, businessman and conservative. He says he is loyal…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is honoring veterans with a free portrait. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is coordinating “Faces of Our Veterans.” On Wednesday, over 30 veterans arrived to have their picture taken for free at American…
Leaders Credit Union and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News are proud to introduce Dale Childress as the national nominee for the Jefferson Award Foundation's Multiplying Good award. Multiplying Good honors community…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're in Gibson County and you're heading to the polls tomorrow, be prepared to take a little longer than normal when casting your ballot. "Each…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local legislator received a special award. Senator Ed Jackson received the Medallion award from the National Association of Secretaries of State. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A school system is mourning following the death of one of their own. The Jackson-Madison County School System says they were made aware of the death of six-year-old Gigi Morse, a student at East Elementary School, on…
