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July 5 proclaimed as 'Meghan Roeder Day' in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jacksonian is receiving a special honor after an impressive achievement. During the Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Scott Conger proclaimed July 5 as Meghan Roeder Day. Roeder is a 2022 Special Olympics Gold Medalist…

TWRA to host Youth Fishing Rodeo in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting a Youth Fishing Rodeo later this month. Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the free event to learn more about fish and their habitats, and try their hand…

Events this week in West Tennessee

Don't miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! From concerts and free movies to car shows and marathons, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday, July 5 LIFELINE Blood Drive (Ripley, Lexington, Union City) Wednesday,…

Police respond to alleged incident inside mall

JACKSON, Tenn. – Monday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News saw reports over social media of an incident at the Old Hickory Mall. The posts allege that there was a robbery at the Kay Jewelers located inside the mall. Our crews…

Shiloh hosting ranger led bike ride to cannon sites

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Want to learn about cannons from the Civil War? You are reading this, so of course you do! Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a free five-mile bike ride to the 1862 battle's most famous artillery sites…

Church raises reconstruction funds through fireworks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What's the Fourth, without fireworks? One church has found a way to remodel their building with a boom! Saltillo Pentecostal Church is raising money to reconstruct their church. The reconstruction…

Build a Boat race held at Kentucky Lake

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Many people hit the waters this weekend for the holiday, but some were riding those waves in a different way. Birdsong Marina held their Build a Boat races on the…

Fatal boating incident occurs on TN River

DECATUR Co., Tenn.-- Boating incident claims life. The TWRA responded to call about a boating incident on Saturday July 2 around 6 p.m. "About the preliminary investigation is that our officers found that it…

Fatal morning crash occurs on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. --Early morning crash leaves two dead. It took our crews nearly 15 minutes to get to the scene due to traffic being detoured off the interstate near Exit 87. From Exit…

LIFELINE Blood Services announces drives for July 2022

LIFELINE Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives for July. The month’s locations and times include: July 1: Simmons Bank -12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 809 West Market St. in Bolivar Food Giant - 12:30 p.m. -…

UPDATE: Suspect in Custody-Haywood Co. Sheriff's Dept.

HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. -- Suspect found. According to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department, Colton Elrod, who was wanted for possible involvement in the theft of a fire vehicle at the District 3 Fire station in Hillville is now in custody.…

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