Pet of the Week: Oakley
This week’s Pet of the Week brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Oakley. Oakley is a lively love-bug who would do well in a home with another dog and…
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Health department rescheduling vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has announced that all COVID-19 vaccination appointments scheduled for the week of February 15 through February 20 will be rescheduled for the…
Organizations work to shelter homeless as temperatures drop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Bitterly cold temperatures are in the forecast for this upcoming weekend. Those dangerously low temperatures make it hard for those without shelter to survive. Tennessee Homeless Solutions Executive…
Tennessee Highway Patrol tips on driving in winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With ice possibly on the way, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has all the tips you need to get through Wednesday night and Thursday, safe and sound. Some regions…
Extra tips for driving in winter conditions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Highway Department shared a lists of precautions drivers should take in winter conditions. The department says drivers should: Reduce speed and leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles in the event of…
Salvation Army, JMCSS to provide tutoring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is working to make school from home a little easier, and help get kids the one-on-one help they need. During COVID-19, school from home has proven to be a no day off situation, especially…
University of Tennessee system plans fall return to in-person learning
University of Tennessee students are expected to be able to return to UT campuses in person for the fall semester, according to a news release. Plans for more in-person classes have coincided with an increase in COVID-19 vaccine availability and…
Safety tips for winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has released a list of safety tips due to the threat for inclement weather across West Tennessee. Power lines Be alert to the possibility of electrical hazards. A heavy build-up of ice or…
UT Martin launches new license plate
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Fans and alumni from the University of Tennessee at Martin have a new way to show their pride. UTM has launched a new license plate, according to a news release. The plate, which was chosen through a…
WBBJ Has Launched A New News App
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness has launched a new news app. For the app to function properly and to ensure you continue receiving the latest breaking news alerts, users need to make sure automatic updates for apps are turned on in their…
Governor addresses 'unimaginable' year during State of the State speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Reflecting on 2020 in the opening of his State of the State Address, Gov. Bill Lee shared the impact the last year had on residents of Tennessee.…
Meal kit fundraiser aims to help local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meal kits are all the rage these days: Hello Fresh, Blue Apron and more. Now, for a limited time, you can get a local version of those. "Because…
Locally founded non-profit aims to help area veterans
UNION CITY, Tenn. — A Union City veteran is helping men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Justin Jones is making a way for veterans to receive services that they…
Pet of the Week: Indie
This week's Pet of the Week brought to you by Saving the Animals Together is Indie. Indie is a Lab-mix puppy who is about 11-weeks-old. She is super sweet and…
NACDS provides update on chain pharmacy vaccine distribution plan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A pharmacy near you could be getting the COVID-19 vaccine soon. A new program, authorized by President Biden's administration, is seeking to bring the vaccines into communities across…
Local mental health professionals take on new training amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mental health professionals are getting new training that could help people struggling, even during a pandemic. "People always say to me 'I wish I had had this so…
Humboldt Plaza 3: "The show must go on"
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--During the height of the pandemic, the Humboldt Plaza 3 was forced to close. Now back open, they are still dangerously close to closing for good. If the theater does…
West Tennessee Walmarts to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple West Tennessee Walmarts will soon be able to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The company announced on Wednesday that it expanded its in-store vaccination program to five new…
Adamsville florist raises money for resident battling COVID-19
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Kelsey Chambers, an Adamsville resident is fighting for her life with COVID-19. Nan's Flowers and Crafts, a florist company in Adamsville, is helping raise funds for her…
State's supply of vaccines to increase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The middle of December marked the first vaccines given out in the state of Tennessee. Almost two months later, the number of vaccinated Tennesseans has reached over 650,000.…
