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Bethel presents 'Sweeney Todd' for Halloween

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A Victorian era tale is coming to the Bethel Performing Arts Center for Halloween. Director Bala Boyd and the Renaissance Theatre program are bringing you "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Bethel says this dark…

Hardin County makes ending domestic violence a priority

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County is coming together to make ending domestic violence a community priority. WRAP and several members from the community gathered together to watch Mayor Kevin Davis sign and proclaim October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness…

Police investigating shooting that led to man's death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating after one person was killed in a shooting. JPD says that its officers responded to the area of 164 Lincoln Circle around 8 p.m. on Tuesday after an alert from the Shotspotter system.…

The Blacksmith opens new location in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A popular Jackson restaurant is expanding to a new city. The Blacksmith recently opened a second location at 2320 Amanda Avenue in Dyersburg. The restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine…

Health department begins offering flu vaccine

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is offering the flu vaccine. The department says that the CDC recommends the vaccine for anyone over the age of six-months-old to get it each year. The department adds that is…

JMCSS approves new Code of Conduct for students, staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Code of Conduct has been approved for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The school system announced the approval Wednesday, following a number of revisions over the past 11 months. “Back in December and following our…

West Tennessee alumni added to 2nd TICUA Hall of Fame Class

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Four West Tennessee alumni have been chosen for the second class of Hall of Fame inductees. The Tennessee Independent Colleges Association announced that 24 alumni had been chosen. From West Tennessee that includes: Former representative and…

Organizations work to form West Tennessee DREAM initiative

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multiple West Tennessee organizations are working to create the DREAM initiative. This DREAM initiative will be aimed at addressing the lack of access of crucial resources to the community, according to a news release. They say the…

FBI shares tips to keep Tennesseans cyber safe

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI in Memphis wants Tennesseans to #BeCyberSmart. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Memphis Field Office is sharing tips to help prevent online crime. The FBI's cyber safety tips include: Keeping software systems up-to-date, and…

Shots fired at house party; Martin police seek suspect

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is seeking a man suspected of firing shots at a party. Police say around 1:45 a.m. on September 5, officers responded to the 300 block of Oxford Street in reference to a physical…

Cast members give preview of 'Hairspray: The Musical'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready because you can't stop the beat! WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stopped by The Ned Tuesday to get a sneak preview of their production of "Hairspray: The Musical." The cast and crew members are working…

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