The City of Jackson has announced changes to garbage pick-up for the week of Jan. 18. Garbage in the city will not be picked up on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit organization is helping track scammers to prevent fraud. If you have experienced multiple scam calls already, then the Better Business Bureau has developed a tracker tool for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another round of Paycheck Protection loans is set to begin, and there's a chance your local business could greatly benefit. The Paycheck Protection Program -- which started in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year, we are putting the arts in the spotlight with our new digital series "The Sound of Jackson." Each episode gives an up close and personal look at some of the best singer-songwriters in West Tennessee…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has openings for six positions. There are currently two openings for a forensic technician in the Nashville Crime Laboratory. These individuals will be responsible for receiving, testing, and notifying agencies about evidence,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's office is urging Tennesseans to focus on home fire safety. According to a news release, the second week of January is typically the most tragic week for fire-related incidents in Tennessee. The…
JACKSON, Tenn., -- The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many people in the deaf and hard of hearing community around West Tennessee. WBBJ-7 spoke with Sara Miller, a local educator and member of…
JACKSON, Tenn. —A new transportation app is available now for community members to use. The City of Jackson has launched a new app with Jackson Transit Authority. "A few months ago we received…
It is time for this week's Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together. This week's special boy is Beanie. This cutie is approximately 1-year-old and 50…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is looking for volunteers to help out at a local warming center for the new year. The Tennessee Homeless Solution Hotline is asking for your help to assist those in need. As we enter…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced the first "Hub City Hero." Allison Erath Shipp has been recognized for her work with Give Back Jack and Blessing Boxes, according to a news release. The release says Shipp created…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services in Jackson is in need of more locations to host mobile blood drives across West Tennessee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LIFELINE has not been…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new online tool is being used to help Tennesseans know when they can receive the vaccine. A news release from the Governor's Office says this new tool will allow users to opt-in for notifications about their…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has joined AAA to offer the Reduce TN Crashes Scholarship Award for a second year. The THCO says that this program aims to improve teen driver safety among their communities. The news…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those who are 75 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Health officials say it is important you take action early and get the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday is the first day the COVID-19 vaccine "rapid response list" is now available to the public. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department occasionally has leftover COVID-19 vaccines that…
It is time for this week’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by Saving the Animals Together. Meet the one and only Petey! This cutie pie is about a…
Locations across West Tennessee are inviting the community to join them in saying "goodbye" to 2020. Humboldt Momz Bar & Grill from 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Jackson Elks Lodge 192 from 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Lambuth Memorial United Methodist…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health department officials say they don't want to waste a drop of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that's why local politicians have been able to get it sooner rather than…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local doctor's office is taking matters into its own hands. Almost one month ago, Dr. Jimmy Hoppers with Physicians Quality Care floated the idea of a new outreach initiative, where…
