DECA competition sees over 500 gather at university
JACKSON, Tenn. – Major DECA competition with more than 500 students held at Union University. Over 500 students from over 20 high schools in West Tennessee gathered at Union University for a…
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Jackson community invited to ‘Before Thanksgiving Meal’
JACKSON, Tenn. – This Saturday, November 18, there will be a "Before Thanksgiving Meal" on Airways in Jackson in the vacant lot next to Golden Tax Services. There will be free…
UTM sophomore earns national FFA honor
The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – Lainey Hutchison is a sophomore from Gadsden in Crockett County majoring in farm and ranch management at the University of Tennessee at Martin. She…
Kathryn Glass, M.D., Joins West Tennessee Medical Group
MARTIN, TN (November 13, 2023) – West Tennessee Healthcare recently welcomed Kathryn Glass, M.D., family medicine physician, to her new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 143 Kennedy Dr., Martin, TN. Dr. Glass has…
Jackson man named President of Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians
Brentwood, Tenn. – Dr. Jason Goolsby, a family physician with Brownsville Family Medicine in Brownsville, Tenn., has been named 2024 President of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. He will preside over meetings of the Board of Directors and serve…
Tennessee State Parks to host Day After Thanksgiving Hikes
The following is a news release from Tennessee State Parks: NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks offer a great alternative to the frenzy of shopping on Black Friday by hosting the annual Day After Thanksgiving hikes at parks across the state.…
Gloria Johnson to make stop in Jackson for public meet and greet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Senate candidate will make a stop in Jackson to meet the community. Democrat Gloria Johnson will hold a public meet and greet at Baker Bros BBQ on Saturday, November 18. Johnson, who currently serves as…
Fire claims life of 75-year-old woman in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed details regarding a fatal fire over the weekend. On Saturday, November 11, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to a fire at a home on Dowty Road…
2023-24 gun hunting season for deer opens November 18
PRESS RELEASE FROM TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY: 2023-24 GUN HUNTING SEASON FOR DEER OPENS NOVEMBER 18 NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2023-24 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 18. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior…
Greater Jackson Chamber's Vicki Bunch named Secretary/Treasurer of Statewide Economic Development Council
PRESS RELEASE FROM TENNESSEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: Vicki Bunch, Chief Workforce Development Officer of Greater Jackson Chamber, Named Secretary/Treasurer of Statewide Economic Development Council NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) announces its board officers for 2023-2024. The…
A Christmas light attraction makes its way to a neighboring city
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- An affordable holiday attraction is back for one neighboring city. Discovery Park of America celebrates another year of Let it Glow. This attraction features Christmas characters…
Looking for peace, take a walk in the forest
JACKSON, Tenn.---A group of people gathered together for a time of solace and connection. Restorative Willow conducted a forest bathing or therapy walk this afternoon. This walk allowed people to slow…
Jackson church lends support to local students
JACKSON, Tenn.---Joshua 24:15 V.2 says, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord... And serving is exactly what one local church did this morning. St. Paul CME Church blessed Lincoln…
UT Martin presents Veterans Day program with special guest speaker
NEWS RELEASE VIA: UNIVERSITY OF TN MARTIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2023 Contact: David Snow, Office of University Relations, UT Martin STRAUSS PRESENTS ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE’ FOR VETERANS DAY MARTIN, Tenn. – “Thank you for your service”…
Liberty Tech celebrates opening of its new therapy barn
NEWS RELEASE VIA: JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JACKSON, Tenn.---Ribbon cutting held for new therapy barn. School Board members and district leaders joined students at Liberty Technology High School this weekend to mark the official opening of a therapy barn…
