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Free Fishing Day coming up in June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don't have a license but looking to reel in some fish? Your day is almost here. Free Fishing Day in Tennessee will be Saturday, June 8, when anyone may fish free without a license, according to the…

EMA confirms drowning at Carroll Co. 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that someone has drowned at Carroll County 1,000 Acre Recreational Lake.   EMA officials confirm the body has been recovered from the lake. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office…

Early voting begins in runoff election for Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to cast your vote in the Jackson mayoral runoff election.   Early voting in the runoff election started Wednesday, May 29, and will run through June 13. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each…

EMA identifies Beech Lake drowning victim

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Henderson County officials have identified the 18-year-old who died Monday afternoon at Beech Lake. The Henderson County Emergency Management Agency has identified the teen as Renny Salazar, of Guatemala. Salazar was visiting family in the Jackson area…

Officials urge caution after drowning at Beech Lake

LEXINGTON, Tenn.--One day after authorities said an 18-year-old drowned in Beech Lake and water safety officials are still trying to keep swimmers safe. Keith Wish, Director of the Beech River…

Group raises money for local nonprofits

JACKSON, Tenn.--A local group is raising money for a nonprofit organization. A group called "100 Women Who Care" gathered at 731 Social Monday night. Each woman in the group donated…

Health department to host immunization clinic this week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents, your child has a chance to get a head start on their vaccinations for school. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will host a walk-in immunization clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. It…

UPDATE: Missing 2-year-old found safe in Chester County

UPDATE: A missing 2-year-old boy in Chester County has been found safe, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Department. Details are limited at this time. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has a reporter on scene. Stay with us on air and…

Teen boy drowns in Beech Lake on Memorial Day

LEXINGTON, Tenn.--Henderson County Emergency Management Agency Director Drew Cook says an 18-year-old male drowned near the swimming area at Beech Lake on Memorial Day. "It was crazy, it just tore my…

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