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Conger credits supporters with mayoral win

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon have its first new mayor in over a decade. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was on scene at Scott Conger's watch party for the moment when Conger…

Woods says he will seek recount in runoff election

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Even though mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods didn't take the mayoral seat with Tuesday night's final unofficial results, he didn't see the night as a loss. Woods says he is optimistic…

Bemis Historical Society gathers for monthly meeting

BEMIS, Tenn. -- The Bemis Historical Society held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at the Bemis Village Museum. The meetings are open to the public and held every third Tuesday of every…

Lynching victim memorial vote causes stir

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A vote at Monday's Madison County Commission meeting on a proposed memorial is causing quite a stir. One of the issues commissioners discussed during the meeting was the placement of…

43rd annual Air Race Classic takes off in Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Women pilots took to new heights Tuesday at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. "I'm excited about flying with Cathy! She's got a beautiful airplane," competitor Carrie Reinhardt said. "I'm excited…

Local nonprofit, JMCSS host school uniform drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is sponsoring a uniform drive for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The uniform drive, put on by Corey's Gifts, started Monday. The district needs new or gently used uniforms in both children's and adult sizes.…

Traffic stop in Medina yields illegal drugs, gun

MEDINA, Tenn. -- Medina police say a traffic stop led officers to drugs, including a substance they believe is fentanyl, and a gun Friday afternoon. Police say officers stopped 31-year-old Dexter Craig Lambert, of Medina, just before 1:30 p.m. for…

Interstate 40 reopened after crash

UPDATE: THP says all eastbound lanes reopened shortly around 11:30 a.m. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are blocked due to a crash near mile marker 82. THP is advising…

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