Dolly Parton helps celebrate 225 years of Tennessee statehood
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dolly Parton is inviting Tennesseans to celebrate 225 years of statehood in a new video. …
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Mayor discusses future plans for Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson released plans for a popular outdoor space in Jackson. On Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke with Jackson Mayor Scott Conger on…
Budget committee gathers for final meeting of fiscal year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Budget committee members met to tie up loose ends and to wrap up the fiscal year. The Jackson Budget Committee met for their last meeting of the fiscal…
Country comedian 'Cotton' Ivy dies at 91
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A nationally known country comedian has died at the age of 91. Lamarse H. “ Cotton” Ivy died Tuesday after an extended period of illness, according…
Police investigating shooting at local apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting that seemingly occurred in broad daylight in the middle of an apartment complex. Police confirmed one person was shot at the Parkway…
Law enforcement tells drivers to 'Click It or Ticket'
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two organizations are ensuring drivers "Click It or Ticket" to stay safe. In a news release, the Madison County Sheriff's Office says it's joining the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in reminding drivers to buckle up from…
OVC Baseball Championship returning to Jackson after 5 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After five years away, the Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship is returning to Jackson. And with summer right around the corner, it's time to welcome back America's favorite pastime:…
SWHRA to begin meal distribution June 1 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Human Resource Agency will begin offering meals to Madison County kids, and it start June 1. A news release from Jackson-Madison County Schools says the agency will be providing lunch and a breakfast for the…
Missing Illinois man arrested in Dyersburg on burglary, theft charges
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man reported missing from Illinois has been arrested in Dyersburg on charges of burglary and theft. Dyersburg police say 31-year-old Dakin Rosenthal, of Anna, Illinois, is accused of entering First United Methodist Church on Saturday morning…
TBI releases TN KidKit for parents, guardians
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched the TN KidKit to help parents and guardians document details about children in their care, according to a news release. The TBI says the program's launch coincides with National Missing…
Blood supply remains at critical need across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services and West Tennessee Healthcare are asking for your help as the blood supply in the region remains critically low. On Monday, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had half of their preferred amount of O-positive blood,…
West Tennessee counties among those with clean audits in 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Twelve Tennessee counties received clean audit reports for last fiscal year. Chester, Henderson, Henry, Obion and Tipton counties are among those 12 counties audited by the state who received clean reports for the fiscal year, which ended…
Snoop Dogg concert at Ballpark cancelled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Snoop Dogg will not be coming to Jackson this year, according to the Jackson Generals. The Generals announced plans last year to host the rapper's concert at the Ballpark at Jackson. The concert was originally postponed due…
1 injured in shooting at east Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Tuesday morning at an east Jackson apartment. Police say officers responded to the shooting at 216 Roosevelt Parkway around 9:35 a.m. Tuesday. Police say the victim…
City of Jackson requesting proposals for Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has issued a national request for proposals for the Ballpark at Jackson, according to a news release. The stadium has been under a license and use agreement with the Jackson General, which required…
