City Council members discuss school finances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members do not want to send the city into more debt to fund the public-private partnership. "We were concerned whether or not, if the city…
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Neighborhood comes together to support local synagogue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One neighborhood is coming together to support a local synagogue. The Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association is asking residents to bring flowers and cards to B'nai Israel Synagogue in west Jackson. LANA board members say this is their…
Transportation director talks bus stop safety in Jackson-Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the past week, there have been at least four bus stop crashes across the country. "When the public sees a school bus stopped, they need to make…
Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor is in the Hub City Thursday. Karl Dean held a news conference at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson to…
JMCSS School Board member announces resignation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A recently elected member of the Jackson-Madison County School Board announced Thursday that he is resigning. Morris Merriweather tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News he will resign, effective immediately, from his District 6, position 2 seat on the…
One Madison County neighbor speaks out after learning a 3-year-old child was found unresponsive
JACKSON, Tenn--Jennifer Stephenson who lives next door to a home where a child was found unresponsive, Tuesday said she never met her next door neighbors since they moved in. "Why, why…
Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church hosts 'trunk or treat' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church hosts a trunk or treat event Halloween night. It was a Halloween celebration Wednesday evening at Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church in Jackson. Kids enjoyed candy, games and of course showing off their costumes.…
TDOC officers conduct routine checks for annual "Operation Blackout"
JACKSON, Tenn.--While kids were going door to door this Halloween, one group of officers were also out Wednesday evening as well. The Tennessee Department of Correction was out for their annual…
Budget committee meets, discusses school renovations
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison County Budget Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the hiring of a contractor for school renovations. Committee members say renovations could cost up to $4.2 million for the…
JPD: Woman struck by car in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police confirm one woman was struck by a car at the 2800 block of Old Medina at 7:30 Wednesday night. Jackson Police say she was transported to a hospital with…
What's New Wednesday: Polished Man Cave
Attention all men! A relaxation oasis awaits in Jackson. A husband and wife opened a nail and hair salon except the husband said he wanted a space for himself and all the…
Liquor referendums added to ballot for select counties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While the candidates have been the main point of conversation for the mid term elections, there is another item on the ballot causing some noise. "In our city…
Student injured on Chester Co. school bus
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A school bus now sits in the Chester County Bus Repair Shop after a student is burned. "There was a heater hose that had burst," Troy…
Students at Arlington Elementary walk to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Arlington Elementary School in Jackson walked to school on Wednesday. "The kids loved it. The teachers loved it. They were excited," said Partner in Education Pal…
Drivers can expect detours this weekend at N. Highland roundabout
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City drivers can expect lane closures this weekend on North Highland Avenue. North Highland will be closed at the roundabout this Friday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 4. The closure will take place from 6 a.m.…
