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Cyclists ride to advocate for biker safety

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County Parks and Recreation have joined together to raise awareness. A group of more than 50 bikes went on a five mile cycle throughout different historic neighborhoods in the city. Their initiative is…

Jackson learning lab gets special dedication

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the community gathered at the TR White Sportsplex for a dedication to a Jackson trailblazer. The Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has dedicated the Learning Lab in TR White to Loretta Kirkendoll Jones. Jones…

Discovery Park hosting Armed Forces Symposium

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is growing an annual event to include all six branches of the military. Friday through Sunday, May 1, Discovery Park is hosting its Military History and Armed Forces Symposium. The event…

USJ students take a ride for a good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson Bruins gave a warm welcome to riders with Go Jim Go, all in part of raising money for a nearby children's hospital. "We are raising money for…

Incident in west Jackson causes major traffic issues

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement blocked off areas of west Jackson for several hours on Friday. Lanes of the Highway 45 Bypass and North Parkway were closed off, forcing traffic to backup and divert along other routes like Hollywood…

Teapot Festival goers enjoy bingo night

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday's festival goers enjoyed bingo at First Presbyterian Church.…

Victims' Rights Rally held in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Organizers are bringing awareness to victims' rights. The local District Attorney's office held the first annual walk in honor of crime victims of West Tennessee. This year National Crime Victims' Rights Week is observed from April…

City sells land for project, looks to make repairs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders met to discuss several topics before the monthly council meeting. The city will receive close to $9 million for the Project Cardinal land sale as well as 100 acres of land. The city also had…

Politics for the People: Interviews with Madison County Sheriff Candidates

Politics for the People: Candidates for Madison County Sheriff recently sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, and you can check out the videos of those interviews below. Note: These candidate interviews are listed in alphabetical order. John Mehr [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="a73f935351431450f0bd50f1fe62e402521b9b88"…

Dog park now open in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A new park opened in Brownsville, but this one is for your furry friends. After purchasing the property to use as a green space for the community, the City of Brownsville decided to turn it into…

Man wanted for kidnapping, more found by US Marshals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple charges, including kidnapping, was found by the U.S. Marshals Service. The news release says that on April 21, Tanner Hedge, 24, of Benton County, was allegedly involved in a domestic assault with…

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