Educator of the Week: Melissa Miller
It's time to meet our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Melissa Miller, a fourth-grade math teacher at Arlington Elementary in Jackson, is our featured educator.…
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JPD: Hispanics targeted in Hillcrest Drive home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Hillcrest Circle Drive. On Thursday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans spoke with Lt.…
Health, wellness kickoff held at Jackson Career and Technology School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school celebrates health and wellness. A health and wellness kickoff and celebration for 4th-8th grade students was held Thursday at Jackson Career and Technology School. The…
David Burke • Painting
As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? Since arriving…
Local women recognized for giving back
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local women were recognized for giving back. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee and a few of their "100 Women Who Care" Impact Ambassadors announced a new initiative focused…
3 men arrested in connection to weekend robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three local men are now in jail over a Sunday night robbery in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, around 11 p.m., officers responded to the Days Inn at 1919 Highway 45 Bypass over a…
Siblings say they were robbed at gunpoint outside local entertainment spot, JPD investigating
JACKSON, Tenn.--A group of brothers and sisters say a fun night out at a club ended in a way they didn't expect. Saturday night, siblings, Jesus, Veronica, and Marisela Lopez drove to…
Jackson police investigating late evening shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A developing story as Jackson police responded to a shooting in east Jackson. Around 9 p.m. Wednesday night, we received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster…
The Place of Jackson aims to provide transitional home for women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Place of Jackson is a new non-profit and transitional home for women located in Jackson. The goal of the organization is to fill in the gaps for…
Community Champion: Jill Taylor
JACKSON, Tenn.--It is time to recognize a community champion, an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It is in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. "We are…
