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Annual ‘Vein Drain’ blood drive offers treats for donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting its annual Vein Drain blood drive. The event will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 183 Sterling Farms Drive, according to a news release from Lifeline. Those who donate…

USDA program aims to assist rural communities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding over 250 rural projects with grants and loans, including some in West Tennessee. A news release from the USDA says the projects will be funded through the Community Facilities Direct…

Nashville-based company to expand solar power capacity in Jackson

A Nashville-based startup is partnering with another company to add new solar power capacity in Jackson, according to a news release. The release says Coolperx is partnering with Clearloop, a solar offset company based in Nashville, to invest in new,…

ReNew Biomedical Services announces $1 million expansion project

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, along with Gov. Bill Lee, announced that ReNew Biomedical Services, LLC. will expand their operations. According to a news release, the project is a $1 million investment and will…

The Ned accepting donations for Tree of Warmth

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will host their annual Tree of Warmth program again this year. The tree will be decorated on Tuesday, December 1. The center is accepting donations of hats, scarves,…

41 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 41 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 3,919 in Madison County. The health department says those patients range in age from 6-months-old…

Residents hit the polls as Medina early voting continues

MEDINA, Tenn. -- In addition to the presidential election, residents of Medina are continuing to vote in local elections. Participants are able to vote for the City Alderman, City Mayor, and a referendum to allow wine sales at retail food…

Police confirm person hit in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster, we received word this evening about a heavy police presence and an ambulance near Casey Jones Motel. Leaders with the Jackson Police Department confirmed that a person was struck.…

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