UPDATE: Missing elderly man found in Union City
UPDATE: Jackson police have confirmed Murry Cook was found safe following a crash in Union City. JACKSON, Tenn.-- Police need your help locating a missing man. According to investigators from the…
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Local artists gather for public art initiative
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Thursday night, community members of all ages gathered at the Jackson Chamber. Hopeful local artists were there to submit their art to be displayed around town. This is all part…
Changes in Madison Academic project concerns officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Concerns are raised about an ongoing project involving the city and one of the new schools to be built. City officials, school officials and officials with Healthy Community, LLC. discussed…
Toyota Bodine announces name change, $30,000 STEM investment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Toyota Bodine Aluminum Plant in Jackson held a special announcement on Thursday, where they revealed they're changing their name and giving back to the community. The plant will now…
School system, taxes discussed in Humboldt State of City address
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes spoke to hundreds of community leaders at the annual Mayor's Breakfast and State of the City Address. One of the biggest topics was the Humboldt City…
Boys and Girls Clubs offers sweets for Valentine's Day
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local club is finding a sweet way to raise money. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Humboldt is selling chocolate covered strawberries just in time for Valentine's Day. The fundraiser started with former celebrity chef Tim…
Bolivar police chief looks back on first year
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A year ago, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Josh Robinson spoke with Michael Jones just a few days after he became police chief in Bolivar. A year later, Jones…
Local city competes in HGTV's 'Hometown Takeover'
MILAN, Tenn. -- Residents in the City of Milan will be gathering Sunday to take pictures downtown, and city leaders will be taking more photos in other residential areas. Those photos will then…
School closures for Jan. 24, 2020
The following schools will be closed due to illness in the district: Hardeman County Schools, closed Friday, Jan. 24 and Monday, Jan. 27 Lexington City Schools, closed Friday, Jan. 24
TBI issues Amber Alert for missing Chattanooga girl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Chattanooga girl. The TBI says 12-year-old Lucy Lucas was reported missing from Chattanooga and could possibly be in the Nashville area. Lucy is described…
TWRA warns of online fishing license scam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is warning residents about a new online scam targeting those searching for a Tennessee fishing license. The website appears as an advertisement in Google searches for "Tennessee Fishing License," according to a…
Former Parsons PTO president indicted on theft, forgery charge
PARSONS, Tenn. -- The former president of the Parsons Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization has been indicted on charges of theft and forgery. According to a news release, Mallory Parrish is now charged with one count of theft over $1,000…
Gov. Lee to introduce fetal heartbeat abortion legislation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced plans Thursday to submit legislation to the Tennessee General Assembly to prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, according to a news release. The release says the legislation would make Tennessee…
JMCSS Long Range Planing Committee discusses future goals
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Long Range Planning Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School Board met Wednesday to discuss goals for the future. During the meeting, members agreed that teacher retention and more preschools are important goals for the school system in the…
NAACP asks local and state leaders to help support families in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP sent out a news release asking the state of Tennessee to release hundreds of millions of dollars "being withheld" for the temporary assistance for needy families fund, also…
