JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones announces resignation
WEST JACKSON, Tenn.-- Many parents and Jackson Madison County school board members are still reeling in shock after a local superintendent decides to step down. "I regret to hear that Dr.…
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Tax deadline around the corner, last minute tips
JACKSON, Tenn. - The deadline for filing taxes is Monday at midnight. If you've waited to the last minute, you'll be crunching numbers this weekend. Tax preparation services are…
Local businesses raise money for Chester County child abuse victims
MIFFLIN, Tenn.--Families gathered to raise money for child abuse victims. Donors and local business owners joined together at the Mifflin Event Center for the 20th annual dinner and auction.The auction…
Cancer-free boy throws out first pitch at Jackson Generals game
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Generals game began with a touching moment. Six-year old Jacob Barker and his sister, Bailey, threw out the first pitch Friday night. Barker was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma as…
Dyersburg students train rescues to become therapy dogs
DYERSBURG, Tenn. --Middle and high school students at the alternative school in Dyersburg are making furry friends in class. "We have students that have had situations out of the school…
'Breakfast for Babies' benefits March of Dimes for 12th year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it's raising money to help babies it's even more fulfilling. "The March of Dimes…
Volunteers discuss fundraising for Imagination Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 2004, the Imagination Library has mailed out more than 33 million books to kids up to age 5. "We're holding the first of nine regional round-table…
BREAKING: JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones to resign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones announced Friday afternoon that he will resign. Jones' last day as superintendent will be June 30. He has served as superintendent since being selected March 21, 2017, by school board…
School official: No evidence of threat at Liberty Tech after investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spokesperson for the Jackson-Madison County School System says there is no evidence of a threat at Liberty Technology Magnet High School after they investigated a note. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received numerous messages and calls…
New Empire 8 theater officially opens in Jackson
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The ribbon is cut and Jackson's newest movie theater, The Empire 8, is officially open. Phil Zacheretti is the President and CEO of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, and he…
JMCSS School Board holds April meeting, passes items
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for their April meeting. Thursday night, board members voted unanimously on all of their action items. Among the items passed were the…
Milan Police Dept. teaches community members about authorities at Citizen Police Academy
MILAN, Tenn. -- Local community members gathered to learn more about what police do. The ten-week course is all for the fourth annual Citizen Police Academy in Milan. Participants listened to…
U.S. Congressman David Kustoff visits Pope Elementary, speaks about financial literacy
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Pope Elementary had a special guest for financial literacy week on Thursday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the school to talk to students about the…
