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Recruits sought for fire department's CARE Team

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Right now, the Jackson Fire Department has an average eight to 10 minute response time. But with your help, they can get that down to four minutes. The department is asking individuals within the city limits of…

Train Depot to be used for SOUL Collaborative program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and theCO are giving a program a new home in the Hub City. The city's news release says the former N.C. & St. Louis Depot and Railroad Museum building will be the new…

Additional death, 61 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 53-year-old male who died November 8. A total of 314 Madison…

Mayor Conger discusses Ballpark at Jackson's future

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A decision has been made on if the city will have full control over the Ballpark at Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Marcos Santander spoke with local leaders, and…

Billy Dean performs concert at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A CMA and Grammy award winner headlined a fundraising concert. Let Them Be Little, an evening with Billy Dean was held at the Ned Tuesday evening. The concert benefits the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for…

Over 900 flags displayed to honor various groups in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of American flags could be seen at the Flags of Freedom dedication ceremony on Tuesday. The Jackson Exchange Club displayed more than 900 flags to honor important groups such as children who have lost their…

Organization hosting Winter Package Giveaway for seniors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local businesses are coming together to help those in need. Floral Cakes in Jackson is hosting a donation event sponsored by the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The Winter Package Giveaway aims to provide senior citizens with…

Westview students treat veterans to music, breakfast

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Veterans joined students at a local high school for a music-filled breakfast. Westview High School Principal Jeromy Davidson says the early event was to ensure veterans could interact with students and enjoy the tributes that were…

Gibson EMC, CoBank provide $15,000 in donations

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and CoBank and are giving back to the community. The two organizations say a total of $5,000 each was given to Central High School Alumni & Associates, Trimble Fire Department, and the…

Physicians Surgery Center recognized by Newsweek, Statista

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson surgery center is being recognized. A news release says Physicians Surgery Center has been named one of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers and the number one Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tennessee by Newsweek Magazine and…

Ceremony kicks off veterans exhibit at Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Faces of Our Veterans," a project started by the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition, showcases photographs of veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country's freedom. Tuesday morning, the City…

18-year-old girl killed in shooting near Lambuth Blvd

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms that 18-year-old Yasmine Humphrey died in a Monday night shooting. According to a press release, JPD officers responded to a call of shots fired around 5:50 p.m. on November 8 near Lambuth…

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