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Deputies rescue dog in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deputies rescued a dog this afternoon in south Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there as the dog was rescued from a ditch off D Street in Bemis Monday afternoon. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office,…

Polling sites prepare for Super Tuesday voters

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday you have the chance to cast your vote in the presidential preference primary. On Monday, officials were getting the polling sites ready. "Our officers are picking up their supplies and their voting machines today," said Kim…

New fishing regulations in effect

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee’s 2020-21 fishing regulations are effective March 1 and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on the TWRA…

Two communities pray for missing boaters

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Community members in Hardin County gathered to pray after a week of searching for three missing boaters on Pickwick Lake. At least a hundred and fifty people prayed by the…

Union University hosts annual evangelism rally

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held an evangelism rally Sunday. People gathered at Union University for the evangelism rally, which was co-sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and Union University. Ray Van…

Local church holds 'Forgiveness Sunday' service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was Forgiveness Sunday at a local church. The St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church on Old Humboldt Road held a service where they practiced the act of forgiveness within the community…

Lane College gala raises money for scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted its sixth annual Founders Day Scholarship Dinner and Gala. Students, staff, friends and guests of Lane gathered Sunday for the celebration. "In which we raise money for student…

Jackson Choral Society performs poetic concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A choral group performs the art of poetry. The Jackson Choral Society hosted a concert titled 'Poetry and Song' at First Presbyterian Church. The concert featured songs composed from famous…

'Generositea' party raises funds for children's hospital

DENMARK, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans gathered for a special event to support Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The event is called the annual West Tennessee Generositea Party. Organizers say funds raised at the event will…

Locals visit post office for passport fair

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Post offices in Tennessee held a passport fair for customers who intend to travel internationally. Several locals showed up to Jackson's main post office for the event Saturday. As an added…

Jackson Service League holds 2nd annual Masquerade Ball

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends danced the night away at a festive Mardi Gras event. Community members dressed in cocktail attire and full on masks came together for the second annual Jackson Service…

Four economic projects could impact West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are expecting new projects to bring significant economic and tourism impacts to West Tennessee. "2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Jackson and West Tennessee," Visit…

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