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Jackson church hosts Commitment Day

JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local church held their day of giving. "We just try to give back to God what he has allowed us to do all year," said Vaddy James, church member…

Henry Co. Medical Center offers COVID vaccine and booster clinics

PARIS, Tenn. --- Henry Co. medical facility offers COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinic. According to a news release from Henry County Medical Center, on Friday November 12, the center held a COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinic. The COVID-19 booster shots…

Breaking News: Officer involved shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. --- TBI is currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred last night. Wbbj learned of this news story thanks to a local tipster. According to information released from the Tennessee…

Henry County Healthcare Center residents enjoy special donation

PARIS, Tenn. --- Healthcare center residents enjoy nature thanks to a special donation. A local church's mission project is bringing joy to residents at Henry County Healthcare Center. According to a news release, members from a bible study group…

Democracy Rally held at Conger Park

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Residents in Jackson gather for a rally to celebrate democracy. A Democracy Rally was held at Conger Park Saturday. The focus of the rally was to save democracy in America. Organizers of the event were the…

Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny closes the weekend with last show

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This weekend many West Tennesseans got to enjoy a unique type of comedy. Saturday night marked the last night for the Henderson Hee Haw Hootenanny.  This production is an annual event where local entertainers and volunteers join…

City of Jackson unveils new Downtown park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of the Jackson Madison County 200th birthday, the city experienced a groundbreaking introduction to a new park for the Jackson community. “We’ve broken ground for the Bicentennial Park…

Jackson and Madison Co. celebrate 200 years of history

JACKSON,Tenn ---The Jackson and Madison County community is honoring and celebrating a 200 year history. From manifest destiny to the very first Pringle, the City of Jackson and Madison County have seen…

A local preschool donates books to area youth

JACKSON, Tenn. --- One local apartment complex might have a surprise at their front door. Saturday, Hands Up! Preschool handed out bags of books to residents at Lincoln Court Apartments. Deb Heard says Hands Up! had to downsize their…

Class from FHU raises money for local organization

HENDERSON, Tennessee --- One college class is raising money for a local organization. Freed-Hardeman University Professor Matt Barker and his communication class organized a 5K run/walk event. The money raised will go to…

JPD needs assistance finding a missing person

UPDATE: The Jackson Police Department has safely located the missing woman. Thanks to the community's assistance in efforts to locate missing 19-year-old woman Erica Bates. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jackson Police Department needs assistance in identifying a person of interest regarding…

Gov. Bill Lee visits Birth Choice in Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee made a stop in the Hub City on Friday. He visited Birth Choice Jackson to tour their mobile clinics and newest ultrasound machine. The machine was gifted through a grant from the Ethics and…

Chief Julian Wiser looks back on JPD career

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A career lasting two and a half decades is coming to an end. Jackson Police Department Chief Julian Wiser is closing his career with the force. Wiser started as a patrol officer and climbed the ranks. "I started…

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