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Discovery Park to remain closed Saturday due to weather

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America says it will be closed on Saturday. The park says it will be closed due to inclement weather that hit West Tennessee. Discovery Park has been closed since Thursday. The park says…

'The Seven Pillars' program moved to Feb. 19

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has rescheduled one of its programs. The program titled The Seven Pillars has been moved to Feb. 19. The event will still feature Angela Nelson Parks, Tony Black, Tina Mercer, and others as…

Texas Roadhouse to hold nationwide fundraiser Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Texas Roadhouse is holding a national fundraiser to support the American Tinnitus Association. Texas Roadhouse says it will be donating 100% of its profits on Monday, Feb. 7 to the ATA in honor of the company's founder,…

Weakley County Sheriff's Office investigates homicide

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide. According to a news release, on Wednesday, Jessica Rena Thompson reported her niece, Mandy Noe, missing at the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to the investigators, it…

Greenfield church to hold giveaway on Saturday

GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A church in Greenfield is hosting a free giveaway. First Baptist Church is planning to give away baby supplies, toiletries, household items, cleaning supplies, bottled water and food, and more. The giveaway will begin at 10 a.m.…

Paris musical to demonstrate African-American musical history

PARIS, Tenn. -- A hometown production is taking the audience through the history of spiritual songs and dance. The production "We've Come A Long Way" will go through the history of African-American songs and dances in America, and all the…

Business Closures -- 2/4/2022

The following businesses are closed or have a change of schedule for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022: Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and Convenience Centers Jackson-Madison County Library (Opening at 12 p.m.)

Local county sees several winter weather related incidents

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One area was hit hard by the winter weather. Law enforcement responded to a tree falling on Cumberland Street in Milan Thursday afternoon, resulting in the tree blocking the road. Crews on the scene stayed for…

Residents react to icy weather conditions

MILAN, Tenn. -- While some stayed inside during the wintry weather, others were out and about. "I'm very much an outgoing person. I like being outdoors and everything. I don't like being cooped up in one spot, so I figured…

Crockett County residents brave the winter weather

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- How are people dealing with the winter weather in West Tennessee? A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crew took to the Crockett County streets to check it out! Bob O'Donnell, owner of Bob's Burgers, says the…

Local organization discusses media literacy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization head from an entrepreneur on her journey working in the media. The Friends of Jackson-Madison County Library hosted Linda Kennedy for their February First Thursday speaker program. Kennedy has 25 years of experience working…

TDOT preps interstate, highways for icy conditions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counties across West Tennessee experienced freezing rain and ice, causing roads, power lines, trees and more to freeze over. "We have been working through the night and now throughout the day making sure that we have salt…

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