Jackson Transit Authority shares map of proposed route changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Transit Authority has shared a map detailing the proposed changes to their bus routes. Before any changes go into effect, the proposal will go before…
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Late night shooting in east Jackson sends 2 to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting at Royal Arms Apartments on North Royal Street late Wednesday night. The Jackson Police Department says two men were injured.…
Women face additional charges in nail salon incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities filed new charges Thursday in connection with an incident at a nail salon in north Jackson. Angela Henly and Teresa Trice appeared Thursday before a judge in Jackson…
2 injured in overnight shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting sends two to a local hospital. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at Royal Arms Apartments in east Jackson, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. Police confirm two people went to…
Commemorative Air Force tour wraps up visit to West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Commemorative Air Force wrapped up their Airpower History Tour. Wednesday was the final day to view the historic World War II planes at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Organizers with the tour said they visit around 30 cities each…
City leaders discuss Jackson's more than $76 million debt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Records the city gave WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News show the City of Jackson spent about $14 million in 2017 and will spend about $16 million in 2018 paying off…
People come out to Storm Team 7 Weather Radio programming event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was at Kroger in Lynnwood Place Shopping Center, Wednesday evening in east Jackson for another WBBJ Storm Team 7 Weather Radio Programming events. Many people came out to purchase a new Midland Weather Radio…
Jackson Transit Authority reveals potential changes to bus routes
JACKSON, Tenn.--Leaders with the Jackson Transit Authority host a public hearing..in regards to potential changes to bus routes. Residents gathered at City Hall to express their questions and concerns. Many were concerned about the East Chester route, operating every hour…
Local woman shares story of foster child to foster mom
JACKSON, Tenn -- May is 'National Foster Care Awareness' Month, and local families came together to highlight their experiences being a part of the foster care system. Youth Villages is all about…
What's New Wednesday: Samuel T. Bryant Distillery LLC
Sam Bryant was an aborist for 12 years or as he calls it a "tree doctor." "It allowed me to know about things about wood that a lot of people wouldn't," said…
Jefferson Award: Richard Swaim
87-year-old Richard Swaim is May's Jefferson Award honoree, an award that recognizes public service. Swaim served in the Korean War. "On patrol one night, I got hit with a motor round. …
Protect the Protectors: First responders gifted home security devices
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — First responders work to protect us every day, but one company is hoping to protect them with a new device. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner works…
New bridge among several upgrades at Chickasaw State Park
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chickasaw State Park is getting upgraded across the board. "We're here today to cut a ribbon to celebrate the reopening of the bridge across Lake Placid,"…
Overgrown grass could cost Jackson residents hefty fines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers get out in the hot sun Wednesday to mow the grass. They are making sure the lawns are nice and neat. "Every day. Every day on grass," Gary Hardee…
U of M Lambuth gets FedEx call center, creates 50 jobs for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- FedEx plans to open a new IT call center at the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. The company and university made the joint announcement Wednesday at a reception…
