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Search on for new Director of Schools

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee school system is looking for a new director. According to a news release, the Director of Schools for Weakley County Schools, Randy Frazier, is planning to retire by the end of the school…

Hundreds of dogs to compete at Jackson Fairgrounds in March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs will be making their way to the Hub City for a special event next month. The Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club are joining to present their All-Breed Dog Show.…

West TN songwriter to hold EP release party in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to share her new music with the community. Singer/songwriter Emily McGill will hold an EP release party at Hub City Brewing in Jackson. The night-full of entertainment will feature performances from McGill,…

Man found after fleeing from law enforcement

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been apprehended after escaping the police in handcuffs. Early Wednesday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a search going on in Rutherford.…

Dinner held to support West Tennessee camp

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A special fundraiser was held Wednesday to benefit an upcoming camp. Freed-Hardeman University held a fundraising meal to raise funds for their Mid-South Youth Camp. Past campers and…

FHU breaks enrollment record once again

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has once again set an enrollment record. A news release says this is the third consecutive year that a record has been set for the spring semester.…

New plans announced for Blue Oval City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New plans about the Blue Oval City have been announced. On Wednesday, leaders throughout West Tennessee gathered online to hear the next steps in the preparation of Blue…

The Ned reveals upcoming performance season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local performance venue reveals a list of upcoming performances. The Ned welcomed Jackson media partners on Wednesday for Media Appreciation Day. The upcoming 2023-24 season will include…

Nite Lite Theatre bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Milan

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…

Black History Month • Week Two

Harrell Carter Occupation Civil Rights Activist; West Tennessee NAACP Area Director; President of the Jackson-Madison County Branch President What’s new at the JMC NAACP Branch? A recent election of some new executive committee members…

Conger holds ribbon cutting for campaign office

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger held a ribbon cutting for his campaign office for his mayoral candidacy. Conger has announced his plan to run for Jackson mayor once again.…

Student art exhibit open at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can support local college artists through an art exhibit. The Ned is hosting the UpstARTS! Collegiate Student Art Exhibition this month. The art is being featured in…

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