JACKSON, Tenn. -- The board of trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare met Tuesday. The board approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of urgent items needed during the pandemic, up to a limit of $3 million. The board also got…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the State of Tennessee’s recommendations to reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year. “Providing parents a choice in their children’s education is incredibly important,” Lee…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mask giveaways continue throughout the Hub City, and volunteers say they're seeing a steady stream of people. Two giveaways Tuesday morning were at Greater Saint Luke's Baptist Church, and the…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the August 6th primary less than 10 days away, here's an idea of what you will be voting on. The biggest elections will be the Democratic and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How do state leaders feel Tennessee is handling the COVID-19 pandemic? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Josh Robinson sat down with Congressman David Kustoff, who says decisions should…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seventeen people from across West Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi are facing federal charges after an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's office, the individuals were charged with conspiracy…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee holds a live COVID-19 media briefing starting at 4 p.m. Central on Tuesday, July 28.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State Parks announced Tuesday they will provide a 10% discount for Tennessee residents to enjoy overnight accommodations. The new Tennessee Resident Discount Program applies to most campsites, cabins and lodge rooms across the state. The discount…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd's lawsuit against the county has been settled, and the sheriff is wasting no time using the money. "I wouldn't call it a win," Byrd…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senate Republicans introduced the HEALS Act on Monday, so where is that $1 trillion going? The HEALS Act is the fifth relief package Congress has worked on since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. "There will be…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Public Schools announced in a news release Tuesday they are setting an alternating schedule for students returning to school this fall. Monday, August 10 - All Grades, last names starting A-K Tuesday, August 11…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America will begin requiring guests to wear masks, effective July 30. According to a news release, guests 3-years-old and older will be required to wear a mask. The release says those guests who…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 41 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of cases to 902. Those new patients are: 36-year-old male (not hospitalized) 25-year-old male (not hospitalized)…
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Three people are currently in custody following a break-in at a Medina pharmacy over the weekend. According to a news release, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Hometown Pharmacy around 2:45 a.m. Saturday. The release says…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a burglary at a local business. Police say the burglary was reported at T & D Corner Store on Whitehall Street. Surveillance…
