Rep. David Kustoff reviews trip to U.S.-Mexico border
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff visited the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend. "The fact of the matter is: there are no easy push-button answers, there are no easy solutions,"…
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West Tennessee Healthcare hosting vaccine clinic Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare will host a vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 26 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The clinic will be held in the J. Walter Barnes Conference Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital from 4 p.m. to…
JPD seeks public's help after theft at groundskeeping facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investing after multiple items were taken from the city's groundskeeping facility. Police say the theft occurred at the facility on 75 Wisteria Street. Jackson police say eight lawn mowers, as well as multiple…
Jackson police seek suspect in Tuesday shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a shooting Tuesday morning at an east Jackson apartment. Police say 28-year-old Quintez Lamont Brown is wanted in connection with the shooting that happened…
Charter Communications offering grants for nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Charter Communications, Inc. has committed $1 million to the Spectrum Digital Education grant program supporting nonprofit organizations goals of educating the community about broadband, according to a news release. …
4 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,473 total
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,473. Those new cases range in age from 30-years-old to 68-years-old. There are…
Madison County Juvenile Court shares expansion plans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Juvenile Court System has big plans for an expansion of the Juvenile Detention Center, including a mental health program. The goal is to create…
Jackson residents address who should run the Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some regular attendants of the Ballpark at Jackson and local residents gave their input on if the Jackson Generals baseball team or the City of Jackson should run…
West Tennessee Healthcare amends by-laws, provides update on vaccination process
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a short monthly meeting for the West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees. Chief Compliance and Communications Officer for West Tennessee Healthcare, Amy Garner says they made…
Englewood Baptist Church hosting Grocery Give Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Englewood Baptist Church will host a Grocery Give Day on Thursday, May 27 at their North Highland campus. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2239 North Highland Avenue. Englewood is currently packing…
Dolly Parton helps celebrate 225 years of Tennessee statehood
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dolly Parton is inviting Tennesseans to celebrate 225 years of statehood in a new video. …
Mayor discusses future plans for Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson released plans for a popular outdoor space in Jackson. On Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke with Jackson Mayor Scott Conger on…
Budget committee gathers for final meeting of fiscal year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Budget committee members met to tie up loose ends and to wrap up the fiscal year. The Jackson Budget Committee met for their last meeting of the fiscal…
Country comedian 'Cotton' Ivy dies at 91
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A nationally known country comedian has died at the age of 91. Lamarse H. “ Cotton” Ivy died Tuesday after an extended period of illness, according…
Police investigating shooting at local apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting that seemingly occurred in broad daylight in the middle of an apartment complex. Police confirmed one person was shot at the Parkway…
