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The AMP to host Unity Worship Night

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson AMP at the Market Amphitheater will host the Unity Worship Night on Friday, June 19. The event is an opportunity for the community to come together for live contemporary and gospel worship music. Is is…

Tennessee receives $11 million for Interstate 40 project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Department of Transportation is receiving $11.2 million for installation of closed-circuit cameras and other devices along Interstate 40. U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s office in a statement Monday that the federal transportation grant will fund a…

5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 190, according Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Deaprtment. The health department says the most recent patients are: a 92-year-old…

Petition calls for removal of Madison County Sheriff

JACKSON, Tenn.-- "We need him removed," said community activist Tracy Boyd. A petition calling for the removal of Madison County Sheriff John Mehr has been created following a request for more money…

Social media posts cause stir in one West Tennessee community

UNION CITY, Tenn. --  Racially-charged posts on Facebook, allegedly shared by Harley-Davidson dealership owner Russell Abernathy has caused a stir in Union City. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News visited the Harley-Davidson dealership to speak…

Milan to host annual fireworks show on July 2

MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan has announced they will have their annual firework show on July 2. The show will start after dark, likely around 9 p.m., at Milan City Park, according to the event of the City…

Arrest made in Weakley County aggravated robbery

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Department announced in a news release Monday that 20-year-old Louis Stephen Rechis III, of Sharon, Tennessee, has been arrested on a charge of aggravated robbery. The release states at approximately 8:19 p.m.…

UTM Skyhawk masks on sale now to the public

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin's athletic department announced Monday they are making their one-of-a-kind Skyhawk masks available for purchase. The navy face covering features the orange and white beak design from the official Skyhawk logo. To order,…

JSCC to offer classes in hybrid, FLEX format for fall semester

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced in a news release Monday that classes will be taught in a FLEX format for the fall semester. This format is a hybrid of both online and face-to-face components, and will require…

Local man revives overdose victim with Narcan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A normal Monday morning turned into a life saving mission. Adam Roe was coming home from dropping off his daughter at daycare Monday morning. Driving down North Highland, he saw…

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