Food giveaway to be held in Lexington Thursday
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents will have the opportunity to receive free food this week in Lexington. A food distribution will be held for those in need…
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Union theatre presents final main stage production
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After decades of producing plays for students, staff, and the community, Union University's Theatre program took its final bow. Tuesday, Union's theatre department presented its final main stage production…
Bemis Museum marks 100th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One historical society has a big reason to celebrate. This year, the Bemis Historical Society is celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Bemis Museum. The museum was built as the Bemis auditorium in 1922. Members of…
Jackson Housing Authority discuss lease-up rates, public housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson Housing Authority held a meeting on Tuesday. According to Executive Director Mark Reid, they analyzed financials for each housing program and the status of each program. They also discussed turning units in…
State legislators introduce Texas-styled abortion bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill highly similar to legislation passed in Texas in 2021 has been proposed in Tennessee. "This bill is modeled directly after the legislation passed in Texas last year," said Rep. Rebecca Alexander, the bill's House sponsor.…
Jackson State to offer classes on Excel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a series to help with your Excel skills. JSCC says Workforce Solutions is offering a class on Microsoft Excel for those who are new, and for those just looking for a…
Madison County Sheriff's Office receives grant
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has received a grant. The sheriff's office says it has been awarded $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The sheriff's office says that the grant will help with the Crisis…
Local singers sought for 200 Voice Choir
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration is looking for local singers. For the Bicentennial Celebration, the committee wants to celebrate with a 200 Voice Choir. And they're asking the community to…
Free smoke alarms available to Lexington, Henderson Co. residents
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One small device could save your life, and the Lexington Fire Department will install them for free. "They are not as easily accessible as the old alarms, to where you…
State committee to discuss bill lowering age limit for concealed carry
https://youtu.be/4wfIla6Vuhw JACKSON, Tenn. – Rep. Chris Todd has proposed legislation to lower the age requirement for a concealed carry permit. House Bill 1735 would lower the current age for enhanced or concealed handgun carry permit age limit of 21-years-old, down…
Report ranks Jackson as 2nd most affordable small metro in US
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A report recently released by Porch.com ranks the City of Jackson as the second most affordable city in a small metro area. "There's a lot of things that drives people…
Schedule released for 2022 West TN Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The event schedule for the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is now available. This year's festival will kick off in Humboldt on Sunday, May 1 and run through Saturday, May 7.…
Public input requested on parks and rec in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Citizens of Henderson County are being asked for their thoughts on parks and recreation in the community. A community meeting will be held this week to gather input for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The…
Officials share update on Jackson-Madison County air travel
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Prepared to travel by air? The wait might not be too much longer. Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority met Monday. According to Executive Director Steve Smith, they discussed the…
Former employee sues Dyer County sheriff, deputy chief, county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Dyer County Sheriff's Department has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke to the lawyer of the plaintiff…
