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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…

LOLO celebrates new album release in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native Lauren Pritchard or better known as “LOLO,” invited several members of the Jackson community to listen to her new album ‘X’. “My son's first name in Xander we spell…

Search ends for Florida man missing near Reelfoot Lake

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search for a missing Tallahassee man is over. Jamie Antonio Hall has been missing in the Reelfoot Lake area since Friday's deadly storms. Thursday, his daughter Ashleigh Hall…

Bicentennial event takes a look at area's history with religion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission traveled back through time for their last historic event in 2021. The event was held at the Jackson-Madison County Library and the presentation was centered around the history of religion and the…

Angel Tree donations bring gifts, hope to local children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas came early for some Jacksonians, as The Salvation Army distributed their Angel Tree donations to families on Friday. "Today is an exciting day where kids are receiving Christmas gifts and…

Madison County Sheriff's Office conquers 'Battle of the Badges'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations come together for friendly competition and to help save lives. LIFELINE Blood Services celebrated their last themed blood drive for the year, headlining with their trophy presentation for the "Battle of the Badges" competition last month.…

Local educators learn how to improve education

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local teachers are discovering ways to improve education across West Tennessee. "To go into the different communities across West Tennessee to learn what's working and what's not working, some of the needs of our industry partners,"…

'Leadership Jackson' Class of 2021 graduation ceremony held

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a big day for graduates. The Leadership Jackson Class of 2021 held their graduation ceremony Thursday evening. The event was held at the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University. There was also…

Locals set up donation drop offs for storm victims

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local men are gathering donations for those affected by the recent storm. They will be set up Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. at multiple Walmart locations in West Tennessee. They'll be set up at…

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