Councilman finds ways to fight illegal dumping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A newly elected city councilman is fighting to stop illegal dumping. Newly elected city councilman for District 3 in east Jackson, Richard Donnell said a lot of illegal…
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LIVE: Madison Academic holds graduation for Class of 2023
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at Madison Academic is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r8uJaZ_7ww
Luncheon held for counselors, social workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors and social workers enjoyed a lunch on Friday. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and to bring awareness to the importance of mental health school, leaders…
GALLERY: First ever winery opened in local county
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county welcomed its first winery on Friday. Forty Cannons Winery is located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farm in Henderson. They're a small, boutique-type winery…
LIVE: Jackson Central-Merry holds graduation for Class of 2023
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at Jackson Central-Merry is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78aOQ50Tmd4 Madison Academic students will graduate on Friday, May 19 at 7…
High school senior wins four-year scholarship
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee high school senior is getting a full scholarship to college and is coming to West Tennessee. According to a news release, Parker Pugh, who went…
Multi-family home project planned for north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A $49 millions investment is being made into Jackson. According to a news release from Larson Capital Management, the investment is being made towards the construction of a multi-family home project within the Sterling Farms development. "We…
JMCSS leaders speak before Jackson Chamber
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber welcomed leaders from the Jackson-Madison School District. Superintendent Dr. Marlon King, along with Dr. Vivian Williams, Dr. Ricky Catlett, and Melissa Spurgeon, spoke to the greater Jackson Chamber about all things education. One of…
Jessica Davis announces departure from WBBJ
Reporter/anchor Jessica Davis is announcing her departure from WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. A Memphis native, Jessica joined the WBBJ team as a multimedia journalist in May 2021, helping bring some of West Tennessee's top stories to the community over…
TennCare, Medicaid recipients may need to re-enroll
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is sharing important information for TennCare recipients. According to a press release, the federal government has decided to end the federal Public Health Emergency period in 2023, which may effect some Tennesseans. The release…
Empire Theaters offering Free Summer Movie Series
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you have a free trip to the cinema in your summer plans? Empire Theaters in Jackson is once again offering the Free Summer Movie Series. Between May 30 and August 3, you can enjoy free admission…
'Cardio on the Court' held in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In celebration of National Tennis Month, the Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association presented "Cardio on the Court." It was held Thursday evening at Pugh Bourne…
Budget committee works to hammer out JMCSS budget
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Budget Committee met to hammer out several issues pertaining to the Jackson-Madison County School System's budget. At the Thursday evening meeting, committee members…
Teachers get largest salary increase in state history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee could be improving the lives of teachers across the state in a big way. Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that will increase…
17-year-old facing charges over students' death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old student is facing charges after the death of two others. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the 17-year-old Fayette-Ware High School junior is facing two counts of second-degree murder in relation to the death…
