American Legion Legacy Run rides into Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the National Legacy Run are continuing to pay tribute to veterans across the nation. The roar of hundreds of motorcycles rolled on to the roadway headed…
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Battle of the Badges pits fire, police against each other in eating contest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texas Roadhouse hosted a charity event called the Battle of the Badges on Monday. It kicked off with a rib eating contest between the Jackson Police Department…
City of Jackson holds first Community Clean-Up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held its first Community Clean-Up Day event. The event was held Monday, and was aimed at…
Health department gives update on monkeypox, COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In early August, the Biden administration declared monkeypox as a public health emergency. On Friday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that the county had one confirmed monkeypox…
Public invited to join candlelight vigil for victims of overdose
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is being invited to remember victims of drug overdoses. A candlelight vigil is being held at Unity Park on South Highland Avenue on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m., according to a news release. “Overdose can…
Community's help sought in finding missing Jackson man
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community is being asked to stay on the lookout for a missing man. Jackie Edwards, 64, has been missing since Aug. 4, according to family. If anyone has seen him, they are asked to call…
Update: Circle of Hope Telethon raises $1.5 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For almost four decades, one organization has been raising funds. Organizers say is important in helping children and families here in West Tennessee. The 39th Annual 'Circles of Hope' telethon seen Sunday on WBBJ-TV, ABC 7 has…
Auditions are still being held for "Sweeney Todd" at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions are still being held for an upcoming show. According to information from The Ned, auditions are still taking place for the upcoming performance of "Sweeney Todd." The…
Jackson Animal Shelter seeks homes for felines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a new furbaby... a Jackson shelter can help. According to the Jackson Animal Care Center's Facebook page, they are currently in need of placements for their feline population. Catastrophe- Male- 6…
Local health fair aims to help residents "Stay Well"
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated partnered with Cobb Institute and many others to provide residents with health resources. The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa…
