JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Theatre Guild announced it will be presenting the musical Sister Act this summer. Photo courtesy: Jackson Theatre Guild on Facebook The Guild says the presentation will be July 22 through July 25 at The Ned in downtown Jackson. Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a plane crash Monday evening. The sheriff’s office say the crash occurred in a wooded area just off Highway 70 near Exit 66. Officials say that pilot sustained minor injuries. The sheriff’s office says the FAA will be investigating the crash. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Law enforcement say a man suspected of robbing several fast food restaurants across the state is in custody. Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a robbery Sunday at the McDonald’s restaurant at Exit 108 in Parkers Crossroads. Investigators say 20-year-old Antonio Pitts is accused of going through the drive-thru lane, ordering two…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is changing the contract with Waste Management. “Today we held an in-person forum for citizens to come in and ask questions about the new trash contract that is starting August 1,” said Assistant to the Mayor, Alex Reed. The city will be switching from backdoor trash pick-up to curbside pick-up for residents in…
David Hunter 1960 – 2021 James David Hunter, age 60, resident of Whiteville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday morning, June 27, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. David was born August 13, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Jackie Hunter and Joan Mallett Hunter. He graduated from Westside High School in Memphis, Tennessee…
Mr. Billy Barnes 1927 – 2021 Mr. Billy Gene Barnes, age 93, longtime resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Mrs. Peggy Seaton Barnes, departed this life early Sunday morning, June 27, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Billy was born December 11, 1927 in Tipton County, Tennessee, the son of the late Hamp Barnes…
Monday Night Forecast for June 28th: After only a few showers on Monday, chances will increase on Tuesday, with rain looking like for most of us at times on Wednesday & Thursday before clearing out Friday afternoon. The front that will bring most of the rain will also leave a cooler, but drier air mass around behind it leading to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson State Community College is working to get more technicians into the field. Class participants work on building a complete fiber optic circuit during the five day certification class at JSCC. (Photo courtesy: JSCC) The college says it hosted a fiber optics class for techs from the Jackson Energy Authority and Gibson Connect from June 14 to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency calls it their “Wild Child” summer camp, where students learn about nature. “We’re going to be learning safety, outdoors, wildlife, and it’s things kids don’t get a lot of these days,” said Amy Spencer, outreach and communications for TWRA Region 1. “A lot of kids are inside on their tablets, on their…
Bobbie Clair Crossen Escue, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services for Mrs. Escue will be conducted on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Eureka United Methodist Church with Bro. Houston Sills officiating. Burial to follow in the Forked Deer Cemetery. A visitation for…
