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…
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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…
Authorities investigate after Confederate statue vandalized
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A statue at the center of a debate gets vandalized. The Confederate statue in downtown Jackson by the Madison County Courthouse was painted with the words "Tear it down"…
Adjustments made to JMCSS reopening plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents, hold tight. There's a few things the Jackson-Madison County School System wants you to know. School is still scheduled to start August 24. That has not changed. What…
Vehicle abandoned following JPD pursuit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a driver bailed from a car after a pursuit by the Jackson Police Department. Police say the pursuit began in the Parkway area. The vehicle was then abandoned on Melwood Street. There is currently no…
Union University students begin move-in process
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University students moved in Friday, and they say they are excited to kick things into gear for the new semester. Students and their families drove in to start the transition into their college careers. Associate Vice…
New business offers artists space to express creativity
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A new space is opening in Chester County for artists to show off their creativity. The Depot of Henderson is open on Main Street in Henderson for artists in the…
Paris resident sentenced to 13 years for drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris resident as been sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges. A news release from the District Attorney's Office says Verdell Crosser, 63, of Paris, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.…
Benton County man sentenced on drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Benton County was sentenced on drug related charges on Friday. In a news release, the District Attorney's Office says 43-year-old Kelvin Melton, of Big Sandy, was sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Court documents…
Cases rise, hospitalization down: Health officials see new trends with COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases up, hospitalizations down. Those are only some of the new trends on COVID-19 in Jackson. With 70 cases Thursday and 75 on Friday, cases are rising in Madison…
Authorities seek public help in locating sex offender
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department and the U.S. Marshal Service are seeking an individual for violation of the Sex Offender Registry. In a news release, US Marshals say they are seeking Qasandra Dance, who is a registered sex…
1 injured in shooting at Lincoln Courts apartments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon at Lincoln Courts apartments. Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting around 1:45 p.m. Friday to the 100 block of Lincoln…
JMCSS parents react to sudden switch to distance learning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Thursday night's school board meeting, Jackson-Madison County decided to call off in-person instruction, and instead, switch to distance learning. "In the end, I think we all understand…
130,458 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 1,326 deaths, 5,725 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 130,458 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday, August 14. In addition, 1,326 people have died and 5,725 have been hospitalized. Another 91,323 have recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health…
