Overdose deaths increase amid COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many treatment centers closed during the past three months amid COVID-19, but addiction hasn't slowed down. For those who suffer from substance abuse, the closures meant lack of access…
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Election committee discuss potential changes to fall primaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission discussed Monday what changes could be coming to primaries this fall. Early voting dates are scheduled for July 17 through August 1. Voting will…
Pet of the Week: Oakley
Meet Oakley, this week's Pet of the Week! Oakley is a lively love bug! She would do well in a home with another dog, preferably a big dog or a fairly active family. While she's not high energy, she needs…
Saving The Animals Together microchipping event
Saving The Animals Together is having a microchipping event to help support a local shelter and gather needed supplies to help the animals. The event will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the…
Animal Planet star helps build treehouses
GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Nearly a year after the start of the project, an idea has come to life. Joseph Ayers teamed up with Animal Planet star Pete Nelson to create treehouses in Gatlinburg. Nelson is the host of Treehouse Masters.…
Local girl sells hundreds of cupcakes for survivor of Chester County wreck
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- We all love cupcakes, but what about a cupcake raising money for a family in need? Jaclyn Leek baked more than 700 cupcakes to sell at the Henderson Farmer's…
Local police officer raises awareness with poetry
MILAN, Tenn. -- Events across the country are prompting some to protest and others to express themselves. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Julia Ewoldt listened to a poem from a local police…
Pet of the Week: Casper
Meet Casper, this week's Pet of the Week! Casper came to Saving The Animals Together rescue from a local shelter after being found…
SWHRA summer meal program locations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Times and location for the Southwest Human Resource Agency's summer meal program. The following are available Monday through Friday: Chester County Chester County High School 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Decatur County Decaturville Elementary 10:00 a.m. –…
Free online classes offered through Dyersburg State
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg State Community College announced it is offering free online classes. The courses are free to those who register before June 30, according to DSCC. Courses include: Managing Customer Service Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Personal Finance…
Tennessee Craft holds 2020 Instagram photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Crafts, a nonprofit arts organization, announced announced a photo contest. A news release from the organization says Tennessee Craft Week Instagram Photo Contest will be held from June 1 to June 30. Artists from across the…
Census official gives update on West Tennessee response
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "So, our response is basically what we were expecting," June Iljana, media specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau s aid. Progress is being made on the 2020 Census, but many of you…
Pet of the Week: Ryley
Meet Ryley, this week's Pet of the Week! Ryley came to Saving The Animals Together rescue along with his sister Ryna when their…
Jackson Animal Care Center seeks artists for murals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local artist adds some pizzazz to a temporary place for animals looking for a forever home. "People walk in this way, and it would be the first thing…
Virtual fair connects Tennesseans with job opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A virtual resource fair is helping connect Tennesseans with local employers. The Virtual Employment and Education Resource Fair will provide job seekers with employment opportunities through the internet and through videoconferencing, according to a news release from…
"Essential Heroes" bobblehead series highlights essential workers
MILWAUKEE -- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a bobblehead series honoring essential workers. A news release from the organization says the bobbleheads will feature 35 different professions. The release says for every bobblehead sold, $5…
Restaurants offer services for Memorial Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two restaurants are offering unique services for Memorial Day weekend. Throughout the weekend, LongHorn Steakhouse will offer a customers the chance to ask grilling experts questions over social media. Your questions can be answered by simply asking…
Ministry brings church services to residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is offering to meet people where they are: at home. "The church is closed, but ministry is not," said Destiny Church Pastor Rhonda Pettigrew. Many churches…
JMCSS announces changes to meal pickup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced changes to its meal pickup. Last meal pickup will be on Thursday. Two meals will be given out per student since there will be no meal pickup on Friday. Southwest…
Bunz Kidz sleepwear sets recalled
Bunz Kidz sleepwear sets are being recalled. The children's sleepwear sets reportedly fail to meet the federal flammability standard, posing a risk to children. These sets include a robe, top and pants ranging in sizes of 2 to 12. The…
