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2 injured in overnight shooting in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting sends two to a local hospital. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at Royal Arms Apartments in east Jackson, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. Police confirm two people went to…

Commemorative Air Force tour wraps up visit to West Tennessee

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Commemorative Air Force wrapped up their Airpower History Tour. Wednesday was the final day to view the historic World War II planes at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Organizers with the tour said they visit around 30 cities each…

People come out to Storm Team 7 Weather Radio programming event

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was at Kroger in Lynnwood Place Shopping Center, Wednesday evening in east Jackson for another WBBJ Storm Team 7  Weather Radio Programming events. Many people came out to purchase a new Midland Weather Radio…

Jackson Transit Authority reveals potential changes to bus routes

JACKSON, Tenn.--Leaders with the Jackson Transit Authority host a public hearing..in regards to potential changes to bus routes. Residents gathered at City Hall to express their questions and concerns. Many were concerned about the East Chester route, operating every hour…

Jefferson Award: Richard Swaim

87-year-old Richard Swaim is May's Jefferson Award honoree, an award that recognizes public service. Swaim served in the Korean War. "On patrol one night, I got hit with a motor round. …

TDOT to suspend lane closures for Memorial Day weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Though there could still be a lot of people on the road this Memorial Day weekend, at least you will not have to worry about construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Wednesday they will suspend all construction-related lane…

Local hospital recognized as 'baby-friendly' facility

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local hospital has been recognized as "baby friendly." Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been designated as a "baby-friendly" breastfeeding facility. They are the first in West Tennessee to…

2 juveniles in custody after escape in Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two juveniles are back in custody after they escaped while being transported through Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office has confirmed two juveniles escaped in Haywood County while being taken through the area by another…

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