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…
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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…
Local organization fills baskets and stomachs for the holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Elks Lodge #192 is hosting their annual Christmas basket filling tradition that dates back to 130 years ago. “Packing up food for needy families and I think we're going to put together 192 boxes. And…
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…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gathered today to honor fallen heroes. Wreaths Across America hosted their 29th annual commemoration program at Shiloh National Military Cemetery and other national cemeteries across the…
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…
Student-operated 'Taste of Liberty' serves last meal of the semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is serving the community one last time before the end of the semester. Taste of Liberty is closing its doors for the semester. The restaurant is student-operated by the Culinary 3 class at Liberty…
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…
