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Jacksonian receives Veteran Service Officer Award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jacksonian was presented with an award on Tuesday morning. Reginald Sims was presented with the Veteran Service Officer Award. Sims is a retired First Sergeant, and now serves as a Veterans Service Officer for Madison…

Health department offers COVID-19 booster to those 18+

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the COVID-19 booster is now available everyone. The department says those 18 years or older who got a Pfizer or Moderna shot can receive the booster at least six months…

THP stepping up patrols for Thanksgiving

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up patrols for Thanksgiving. THP says its Tennessee Safe Travel Challenge is set for Wednesday and Sunday, and will see its troopers focusing their attention on Interstate 40. THP says there…

Local restaurants open on Thanksgiving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two days until Thanksgiving, and the hunt for turkey and dressing is on. But doesn't it sound so much easier to just skip the giant grocery list all together? If your Thanksgiving plans failed or haven't been…

School holds memorial for student killed in ATV crash

SHARON, Tenn. -- One community came together in the wake of a tragedy. It's Homecoming Week at Sharon Middle School, and Monday night, students and staff held a memorial. According to Weakley County…

RIFA launches Hunger-Free Holiday campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- To help their community, RIFA will be hosting their Soup Kitchen on Thanksgiving from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. But that's not all they have planned this holiday season.…

Milan police prep for annual Shop with a Cop

MILAN, Tenn. -- With the holidays right around the corner, one police department is spreading some Christmas love. The Milan Police Department is kicking off their annual Shop with a…

After Thanksgiving Hikes return to Tennessee State Parks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wanting to walk off your Thanksgiving meal, but not in a crowded shopping center on Black Friday? Tennessee State Parks is hosting just the event for you. State parks across Tennessee will be hosting annual After Thanksgiving…

Poll: Planning to gather with family pre-pandemic style?

Last year's Thanksgiving was hindered by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. But now, Thanksgiving is almost here again, and many are preparing food, and getting ready to see family. [poll id="444"] Remember to tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at…

Jackson-Madison County Christmas Parade set for Dec. 6

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 6, according to the city. The city says the parade will begin at 6:45 p.m., celebrating "Christmas: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” “We are thrilled to bring back an…

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