Madison County seniors eligible for free Chromebooks, training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors can get tech savvy thanks to a new grant. Southwest Human Resources Senior Services has received a grant for Madison County senior citizens to…
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UofM Lambuth dean talks university's future at Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The downtown Rotary Club invites another guest for a weekly luncheon. This week's speaker was Dean of University of Memphis Lambuth, Niles Reddick. Reddick is also a prolific…
Early voting begins in Jackson as runoff approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting began Wednesday for the Jackson mayoral race. Early voting will continue through June 8. While the Election Commission confirms their office has moved to a new location…
UPDATE: 2 dead, 2 injured after head-on collision in Hardin County
UPDATE (9:45 a.m. 5/25/23): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms two people were killed and two others were injured in the collision. According to the THP, both the driver and a passenger of one vehicle died as a result of the…
Weapon seized on school bus from Trenton Elementary student
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Wednesday morning, the parent of a student at Trenton Elementary School informed us of an incident on a school bus. According to a message from the Trenton Special School District, it was brought to their attention that…
UPDATE: Driver survives after semi overturns, catches fire in Jackson
UPDATE (5/26/23 12:25 p.m.): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms the wreck resulted in a non-fatal injury for the driver, who is a Tennessee resident. According to a preliminary report, the wreck occurred around 10:13 a.m. on Wednesday on the Exit…
Jackson-Madison seniors amass over $20 million in scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is highlighting the extraordinary efforts of this year's graduates. According to a news release, 766 JMCSS seniors have received their diplomas, collectively earning more than $20 million in scholarships districtwide. “At…
Curiosities Market to offer 'odd, eclectic' items this weekend
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Residents on the lookout for some unique items may want to visit one local town this weekend. The Curiosities Market is coming to Camden on Saturday, May 27. Described as a "monthly market of small businesses that…
Church hosts 'Popsicles in the Park'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One church brought the community together for a summer celebration. The First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson held a "Popsicles in the Park" event on…
YouTuber takes on burger eating challenge in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A world-famous eater made the long journey to the Hub City on Tuesday to take a on big challenge. Social media influencer Joel Hansen came all the way…
2 vehicles towed after crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a crash of an accident at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and North Highland Avenue. When our crews arrived on the scene,…
Water discoloration causes concerns
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee town is experiencing issues with their water supply and some have taken to social media to express their concerns. The Town of Huntingdon has been…
Ribbon cutting held for Legacy Estates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has continued to grow, and so has the need for affordable housing. Construction on Legacy Estates in east Jackson began in September. And in January,…
Local nursey reopens after truck hit building
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local nursery is back in full swing after being struck by a vehicle. In June of last year, Green Thumb Nursery had a truck ram into their…
Local school system preps parents for release of test scores
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school system is preparing parents for what may come after state test scores are released. Principals across the district are in the process of sharing…
