Weakley County woman advocates for agriculture
MARTIN, Tenn. -- This week is recognized as National Ag Week. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke to a woman who shared the importance of knowing what you're putting in…
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Money saving tips for Medicare users
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inflation is continuing to raise prices, which also includes Medicare spending. "The premium for Medicare Part B went up $22 per month from last year to just this…
Student art to be unveiled in Haywood County
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The art of Haywood County students is about to be displayed for the first time. For Arts in Education Week, art made by students will be unveiled on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the corner of East…
Jackson Theatre Guild to present 'Clue on Stage' in April
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get your detective cap on, the Jackson Theatre Guild is presenting "Clue On Stage" in April. The presentation is based the famous Hasbro board game Clue. It will feature iconic characters like Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock,…
Jackson officials review department, taxpayer needs during meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day two of this year's city budget work session took place at Jackson City Hall Tuesday morning. "The council has kind of done budget hearings in late May-June…
New plant store opens in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just in time for the spring, a local business has moved to downtown Jackson. Grounded Plant Company offers hand-picked, grown indoor house plants, plant care items, event rentals…
54th annual UT Martin Rodeo set for April
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Get read for bulls, barbecue and more! The 54th annual University of Tennessee Martin Rodeo is coming. The UT Martin Rodeo will have a free county-wide barbecue, a chance to win a riding lawnmower, and the top…
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 85. President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity…
Discovery Park releases lineup for 2022 concert series
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park as released its lineup for its 2022 summer concert series. This year's series called “Rhythm on the Rails” will begin in May and continue through June. Concerts include: May 6: Clark Beckham May 13: The…
Tennessee could scale back oversight of town's finances
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say the state of Tennessee could scale back its financial oversight of a majority-Black town near the site of a planned Ford truck plant if it meets certain goals by this summer. Tennessee Comptroller Jason…
Court rules TWRA violated rights of Benton County landowners
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of two local landowners. According to a news release, Terry Rainwaters and Hunter Hollingsworth sued the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. According to court documents, the two claim…
Bicentennial event bringing day of free activities to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bicentennial event for all ages is coming to downtown Jackson on April 2. The event is called "Where It All Began - A Look Back at the Early…
Over 60 Tennessee fire departments to receive grant
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A program created through legislation overseen by Gov. Bill Lee and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly aims to mend the needs of the state's volunteer firefighters. Many fire departments across the state need more fire equipment…
School board members meet to recreate important foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Committee met on Tuesday. Members got the chance to reestablish the Education Foundation and elect officers. Members say the Education Foundation was set up to apply additional money to the school…
Clifton man indicted in death of Hardin County deputy
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man has been indicted in the shooting death of Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke. Back in September, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating the on-duty shooting, according to a news release. Locke was…
