Rising flood waters take over roads and neighborhoods
JACKSON, Tenn -- The heavy rain seen throughout the day has lead to road closures, due to flooding. Although some roads have re-opened, the steady rainfall could cause even more problems for…
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School closings/delays for Thursday, March 1
School closings for Thursday, March 1: *Jackson-Madison County Schools *Chester County Schools *Decatur County Schools *Family Christian School *Hardeman County Schools *Henderson County Schools *Hardin County Schools *West Tennessee School for the Deaf *McNairy County Schools
What's New Wednesday: 23 Sandstone Body & Mind Spa
From fashion, fun, to fitness and food, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Ariana Alexa checked out 23 Sandstone Body and Mind Spa at 23 Sandstone Circle in Jackson for What's New Wednesday.…
Jefferson Award: Norwood Jones
Norwood Jones is a native Jacksonian. He is President of the Optimist Club, Red Coat member, and the past Director of Southwest Tennessee Tourism. He may be 87-years-old, but he's young at…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital receives life-saving infant CPR kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit received a possible life-saving gift. "This is going to make a big impact on a lot of mom's and…
Decatur Co. schools close due to flooded roads
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The parking lots of Decatur County schools were empty Wednesday afternoon. "This morning was — it was kind of tricky," Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd said. "We had…
Lincoln Elementary takes part in Black History Month program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one local school took a break from the text books Wednesday and celebrated the achievements of those who came before them. Students at Lincoln Elementary…
Madison Co. committees talk funding for school upgrades, new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Financial Management Committee and the budget committee held a joint meeting Wednesday. They were discussing how much money they could borrow for school improvements and…
Pope Elementary School celebrates Black History Month with 'wax museum'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Pope Elementary School celebrated Black History Month Wednesday. The school hosted a school-wide wax museum. First grade teacher Sabrina Transou says she wants the students…
Roads across Madison Co. closed due to flooding
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Heavy rain flooded streets Wednesday morning across West Tennessee. "We are seeing several roads flooded in our state system, especially along the Mississippi River," Nichole Lawrence with the…
Man killed in Obion Co. house fire
HORNBEAK, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a house fire overnight in Obion County, according to Hornbeak Fire Chief Bob Reavis. Reavis says the Hornbeak Fire Department responded to the fire…
Weather-related school closings for Thursday, March 1
Weather-related school closings for Thursday, March 1
44,500 pounds of cheese destroyed in Gibson Co. truck fire
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tractor-trailer hauling more than 44,000 pounds of cheese caught fire Wednesday morning, destroying the truck and the cargo. According to Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey, crews…
JMCSS cancels all after-school activities for Wednesday, Feb. 28, due to rain
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System officials have canceled all after-school activities for Wednesday, Feb. 28, due to the forecast rain. The school system announced the cancellation Wednesday afternoon via social media. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on…
Middle TN crime scene cleanup crew member charged with theft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Investigators say a member of a crime scene cleanup crew has been charged with stealing money from a Middle Tennessee home. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Christopher Bianchi was a member of a crew that…
