Madison County

Local ceremony celebrates West TN poets

JACKSON, Tenn.-- One local organization is celebrating poetry competition winners. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee held a ceremony at the ComeUnity Cafe. Close to forty students from elementary through high school…

Ready for some board games, visit JMC Library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local library offering game nights. According to information received from the Jackson-Madison County Library, they will now be offering game nights. The game nights will be held two nights a week on every first and third Thursday…

High speed chase under investigation

MADISON CO., Tenn. -- High speed chase under investigation. We were alerted by two of our Wbbj-7 Eyewitness News tipsters of a high speed chase that occurred overnight. The sources tell us that…

Seuss fans prepare! Auditions coming up for musical

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Lights Up! Theatre Co. will hold auditions for an upcoming show. According to information from Lights Up! Theatre Co., auditions will be held for the upcoming show, "Seussical Jr." Lights Up! Theatre Co. says this production will be…

Half-priced adoptions being offered at local shelter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Is your family looking for a furry new addition? In honor of St. Patrick's Day this week, the Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting a shelter-wide adoption event on Saturday. There will be half-priced adoption fees…

Non-profit members treated with special preview

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is giving back to the community. On Friday several non-profits in the area were invited to see Ballet Arts' final dress rehearsal for "Peter Pan." It was free of charge, and each non-profit got a…

St. Patrick Day celebrations continue with dance party

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members are still feeling the luck of the Irish. Members of the Jackson Ballroom Dance Club celebrated with a St. Patrick's Day Dance on Friday. Members wore green, there were themed decorations, and of course,…

Thousands of trees distributed for Tennessee Tree Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, March 18 is Tennessee Tree Day. It is an annual event that's brought together by the Tennessee Environmental Council. Trees were offered to the public at deep discounts. All you had to do was go to their…

Carl Perkins Center marks 40 years of helping children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse marked 40 years of service on Friday. Rep. Chris Todd and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant presented a proclamation to center leaders in honor of 40…

31 women honored for contributions to community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The women that impact the City of Jackson were honored for their service. In honor of Women's History Month, the city recognized 31 influential women in the community. "The women chosen…