Lane College meets for opening chapel of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Class is back in session at Lane College, and the Dragons met Wednesday for the opening chapel of 2018. The speaker was Kevin Williams, the vice chairman and…
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Lifeline's New Year Blood Drive kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is hosting a New Year Blood Drive this week in north Jackson. The blood drive will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lifeline facility on Sterling Farms Drive. Donors will…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. shares winter storm fire safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the potential threat of winter precipitation across our region, the Madison County Fire Department has shared a list of winter storm fire safety tips. A heavy buildup of ice or snow on trees and power…
Denise LaSalle memorial service, visitation plans announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial service and visitation arrangements have been announced for "Queen of the Blues" Denise LaSalle. LaSalle passed away Monday at 78 years old. The renowned R&B singer, songwriter and record producer called Jackson home along with her…
Huntingdon police investigate Verizon break-in
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a burglary at Verizon after suspects broke into the store Wednesday morning and stole phones from the showroom displays. Officers were notified of the…
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police said a man is in extremely critical condition Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle. Officers said the accident happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on Viking…
JMCSS Education vision committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn -- School and county leaders gathered Tuesday night for an Education Vision committee meeting. This was the first committee meeting of the new year. School officials used the time…
Madison Co. Parks & Recreation Dept. discuss master plan for 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Parks and Recreation Department meet for the first time in 2018. Members discussed the agenda for the new year including what they are…
Blues legend Denise LaSalle passes away at 78
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What would the blues have been without the "Queen of the Blues," Denise LaSalle. She passed away Monday at 78 years old after years of health issues. Having roots…
TN lawmakers back in session; hot topics include marijuana laws, opioid abuse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers returned to Nashville Tuesday for the second half of the 110th General Assembly. State lawmakers said legalizing marijuana is a hot issue they expect to come up this…
Brownsville police urge people to come forward after 19-year-old shot, killed
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- "There's someone out there that knows what happened," Brownsville Assistant Police Chief Kelvin Evans said. The Brownsville Police Department asks the community to come forward with information after a…
Jackson City Council holds first meeting of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday for the first time in 2018. "Well, we're just looking forward to a new year," Councilman David Cisco said. With 2018 underway, the Jackson…
Second suspect arrested in connection with Henning homicide
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an August homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Danny DeBerry, 33, has been arrested and charged in the death of Kenneth Jamar Peat, 29. According to…
1 killed, 1 injured in Decatur Co. crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 90-year-old man died and another man was injured in a crash Monday afternoon near Decaturville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Willie G. Tillman, 90, of Decaturville was killed and 44-year-old Walter Higdon of Decaturville…
Denise LaSalle, blues legend & Jackson resident, dies at 78
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The entertainment world has lost a pioneer of blues and R&B who called the Hub City home. Denise LaSalle speaks with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
