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School official: No evidence of threat at Liberty Tech after investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spokesperson for the Jackson-Madison County School System says there is no evidence of a threat at Liberty Technology Magnet High School after they investigated a note. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received numerous messages and calls…
New Empire 8 theater officially opens in Jackson
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The ribbon is cut and Jackson's newest movie theater, The Empire 8, is officially open. Phil Zacheretti is the President and CEO of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, and he…
JMCSS School Board holds April meeting, passes items
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for their April meeting. Thursday night, board members voted unanimously on all of their action items. Among the items passed were the…
Milan Police Dept. teaches community members about authorities at Citizen Police Academy
MILAN, Tenn. -- Local community members gathered to learn more about what police do. The ten-week course is all for the fourth annual Citizen Police Academy in Milan. Participants listened to…
U.S. Congressman David Kustoff visits Pope Elementary, speaks about financial literacy
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Pope Elementary had a special guest for financial literacy week on Thursday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the school to talk to students about the…
Serviceman's remains returned to West Tennessee after being missing for over 60 years
MILAN, Tenn. -- A family in West Tennessee is finally getting closure, decades after their loved one's death. Corporal Benjamin White Scott went missing in action during the Korean War. Thursday…
Tree planted in local park for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Jackson woman recognized for work with families
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual ceremony recognizes a woman who dedicated her career to working for victims' families. "It's important that we continue to let them know throughout the years,…
Baby born at 23 weeks goes home after months in hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we first met Sutton, he was a week old and weighed less than two pounds. "He was on the vent for breathing reasons, and he was…
UPDATE: Goat that escapes owner, finally caught
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One furry friend was loose in south Jackson, early Thursday. A goat was spotted running free around Herron Grove Road Thursday afternoon. The goat apparently escaped from its owner in a nearby parking lot. The owner and others…
Local woman says she was taken in by Medicare scam
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean receives a phone call that could be part of a billion-dollar Medicare scam. On Tuesday, Ruth Jacobs answered the phone, even though she didn't know…
Donate Life flag raising ceremony brings awareness to organ donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group gathers to honor organ and tissue donors. West Tennessee Healthcare and Tennessee Donor Services hosted the annual Donate Life flag raising ceremony. The event honors organ…
Montana regulator says West TN man peddling bad insurance policies
HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Montana's insurance commissioner says a West Tennessee man is peddling unauthorized car insurance policies. Commissioner Matthew Rosendale sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to Mervin Graber of Whiteville, Tennessee, after about 20 people bought policies, most of…
Tennessee holding over 100 free legal clinics this month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee is holding more than 100 free legal advice clinics across the state this month. The Help4TN Days blitz is meant to call attention to the free legal help available through the Tennessee Supreme Court's Access…
What's New Wednesday: Arrow Athletics
A new family friendly gym has hit the streets of the Hub City: Arrow Athletics on Vann Drive in Jackson. Owner Alissa Maness says they welcome people of all ages. They offer gymnastics, martial…
