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TDOT repairs potholes on I-40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've driven on I-40 recently, you may have noticed the amount of potholes. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was led to this problem after a viewer called…

Decatur Co. sheriff talks about local flooding

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Because of recent heavy rainfall this week, many parts of Decatur County are experiencing flooding. Local officials say this is common for people who live along…

Pope Elementary PTO petitions for new school building

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some parents are concerned their Jackson-Madison County School District won't be getting a new school. Members of the Pope Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization say they're concerned,…

JMCSS aims to prepare students for jobs with 'Launch'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will soon have even more opportunities to prepare for their future careers while still in school. The Jackson-Madison County School System has formally announced the Launch…

Cardiac Rehab Center celebrates 40 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors and patients celebrated a big milestone for a local hospital Wednesday. It was the 40th anniversary for the Cardiac Rehab Center at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…

'Gym Tax' to be repealed in TN

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longstanding tax will be repealed in the upcoming state budget. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's office announced that he plans to repeal the "Gym Tax," which has been…

Vandalism reported at multiple local parks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are multiple reports of vandalism in local parks across Jackson. According to Tony Black with the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, three parks have been hit with graffiti…

Black History Month: Authors appreciated at local college

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting African American authors. Lane College hosted its annual black literature reading on Wednesday afternoon. Every year, the school…

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