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TDOT to halt road construction for upcoming holidays

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Road construction won't delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across…

Ninth-grader helps gather over 600 coats for local students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local ninth-grader is celebrating the most successful year of a community project she helped start in 2018. Jackson Christian freshman Ava Jerman was in the sixth grade when she noticed a need among fellow students. "I…

Local church hosts 60th annual Live Nativity

ALAMO, Tenn. -- There are many holidays during the month of December and the Alamo First Methodist Church is keeping the “Christ” in Christmas. “We come out here every year around…

Local church gets members in the holiday spirit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Today First Presbyterian Church held their annual bell ringing concert.  Guests got to enjoy a wide selection of Christmas music played by Kathleen Huneycutt and Cody Blue Miller. Christmas favorites like…

Trenton residents honor local veterans

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton residents gathered to honor fallen American soldiers. Oakland Cemetery teamed up with Wreaths Across America to pay their respects to our fallen veterans. This is the second year that…

Jackson organization hands out holiday cheer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group decided to start the holiday cheer a little early. The Jackson Elks Lodge #192 visited multiple homes today in hopes of spreading some Christmas joy. The vice president…

West TN high school spreads holiday cheer to veterans

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A West TN high school is bringing Christmas cheer to area veterans. According to a news release received from Union City High School, students of English teacher Angelique Killebrew, are sending warm wishes to those…

Local band practices one last time before Rose Parade

MILAN, Tenn. -- One band is gearing up for a trip to California. The Gibson County mass band is practicing for the last time before their big performance at the annual Rose Parade. The band is made up of five…

Jackson church fights hunger with mobile food drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holidays upon us, one local church decided to give back to those in need. Maranatha 7th Day Adventist Church hosted a food drive today in hopes of giving back to the community. Church officials says…

Polar Express comes by Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local store also wanted to share the Christmas spirit. Locals were able to hop aboard the Polar Express at the Casey Jones Railroad Museum. Kids were able to meet Santa Claus and ring the train's bell.…

Late-morning two-vehicle crash in Gibson County

MEDINA, Tenn. --- A late-morning crash involving two vehicles occurred in Gibson County. The wreck happened on Highway 45 and Church Street in Medina. Our crews found an apparent crash between an ambulance and a SUV. It's unclear if there…

Police investigating car crash in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--Police are investigating an late-afternoon car crash in the Hub City. According to a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster, the crash happened on Ridgecrest Road in northeast Jackson. As of now, there is no information about injuries or how…

Christmas Village comes to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is wanting the community to get into the Christmas spirit. "We wanted to offer something on our campus to show families who we are as a church and…

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