Archives: 2021

A Few Scattered Storms Over The Weekend

Saturday Forecast

Saturday Forecast for June 5th: Saturday will start out partly cloudy, but a few pop up showers and some afternoon clouds will move through. Chance of rain this afternoon as high as 30% mainly mid to late afternoon. Rain chances increase into the day on Sunday and could come in a few waves; severe weather is NOT expected. Rain showers…

Jackson State Community College hosts baseball camp

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson State Community College hosted its first baseball camp in more than ten years. The camp touches on every aspect of the sport from scrimmages, to fly balls, to fielding and batting. Michael Winders is the head coach of Jackson State and welcomes all skill levels to the camp. The camp is from 8 in the…

Police officers respond to local park

JACKSON, Tenn.–Jackson police respond to a disturbance at a local park, Friday evening. It happened at Muse Park off of North Parkway in east Jackson around 8 p.m. When WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News arrived, they found a large police presence. There’s no official word on what happened at the park. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on air and online…

Jackson students receive scholarship from local leadership organization

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local organization is helping to better students’ higher education. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association hosted a luncheon to present the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship to three local high school students from Jackson and Madison County. Each student was awarded $1,500 toward their higher education expenses. Two of the students we spoke with say…

Highway 70 Yard Sale set to return next weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. — An annual yard sale is kicking off next weekend. The 18th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is approaching. It kicks off June 10 and continues through June 12, with plenty of items to buy. Many will be seeking the best deals, from clothes to jewelry, home decorations and more. “This is actually a community initiative brought on…

Police seek info on shooting at Jackson apartment complex

JACKSON, Tenn. — Police have confirmed a critical shooting in Jackson. Jackson police officers were patrolling early Friday morning when officers reported hearing gunshots. At around 12:40 a.m., they responded to the apartments at 1150 Hollywood Drive. Officers found a black man with multiple gun shot wounds at the apartments. Police say the victim is believed to be in critical…