19th annual NAACP Advocacy Summit returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---An organization holds a luncheon. A special luncheon was held at the Doubletree Hotel here in Jackson by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. There…
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Lane College RA says he was injured in ceiling collapse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An injury at a local campus leaves one student with questions. "On February the 16th, I had a 9:30 class. I got in the shower at 9:00," said Lane College student Troy Holt. "When I got in…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Heavy winds leave damage across West Tennessee
Heavy winds are sweeping across West Tennessee Friday, with reports of fallen trees and downed power lines throughout our viewing area. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air…
Read Across America Day comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school invited parents and students to be involved as they celebrated a special night. Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School held a Literacy Night to…
Three types of crashes shown to Gibson County students
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local high school looked like an accident scene on Wednesday. South Gibson County High School had unique demonstration for their seniors about the dangers of drunk driving.…
Organization to host Prom Closet event in March
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One organization is lending a hand with prom shopping this year. The Junior Auxiliary of Humboldt is hosting the Prom Closet Project that serves girls in Humboldt and…
One fire chief steps down, another sworn in on Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated the retirement of one fire chief and the swearing in of a new one. Wednesday, the City of Jackson held a ceremony…
Banquet held for scouts in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – A banquet was held for scouts in West Tennessee. The 2023 Celebration of Scouting Banquet brought food, scouts, their families and friends to the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Jackson students close Black History Month with special celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry celebrated the last day of the national Black History Month with guest speakers, performers, and presentations. This year's theme was titled "Black Resistance: Looking…
First of its kind summit held at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a summit for students. The Data and Analytics Summit took place Monday morning on the campus of Union University. The summit began with the…
