Summertime means bicycle safety is in season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The nice weather is here, and the first thing you might want to do is to hop on your bicycle and catch some fresh air! Before you head out though, there are a few things you should…
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School board members approve city/county sales tax agreement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board voted unanimously to approve an agreement between the city and county to split a portion of the city's sales tax revenue that previously went to the school system. Board members…
Local therapy, health groups hold outreach event at Farmers Market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visitors learned more about their health Monday from Pathways Behavioral Health Services along with representatives from several local groups and organizations. The outreach event at the…
Woman charged in deadly hit-and-run back in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of being behind the wheel during a hit-and-run where the victim eventually died was back in court Monday morning. Natasha Washburn faces charges of aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident, and violation of…
Busy Monday in Madison County Court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Circuit Court Judge Kyle Atkins had a full docket Monday morning. Natasha Washburn, the woman charged in an April hit-and-run that killed 28-year-old Ramiza Robertson, made…
Accused gunman in Black & Decker shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman charged in an April 2016 workplace shooting at Black & Decker in north Jackson appeared Monday in court. David Allison, 19, appeared in county court on 10 counts of attempted murder. Prosecutors presented a…
Jackson police seek leads in armed robbery of local clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for information from the public in a Monday afternoon armed robbery at a local clinic. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. Monday to a robbery at Tri-County Family Medicine and Urgent Care, located at 110…
Gary's Goodbye: Break room snack connoisseur
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Gary Pickens' last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a minute to share some of our…
Lift Wellness Center to host member appreciation event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Do the hula and enjoy a tasty meal at a festive event. Friday, July 14, the Lift Wellness Center in downtown Jackson will host a member appreciation luau. That'll run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The center…
Master Gardeners to host Spring Celebration and Plant Sale
JACKSON, Tenn. --Jazz up your garden this summer with new plants. Thursday, July 13, Madison County Master Gardeners will host a Summer Celebration and Plant Sale. That'll run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Tennessee Research and…
Gospel concert series heads back to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --Gear up for four full nights of gospel music right here in the Hub City. Starting Wednesday, July 12 and running through Saturday, July 15, "Jackson Sings the Gospel" will take place in the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
West Bemis Middle School to host community prayer meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. --Gather with friends and neighbors for a night of prayer. Campbell Street Church of Christ will host another prayer gathering Wednesday, July 12. This week's event will be held at West Bemis Middle School. Free food will be…
Lexington hosts Little League State Tournament
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Summer time means summer little league baseball and hundreds are in Lexington for exactly that. Lexington is hosting this years 9 and 10 year old Little league state…
Local churches come up with an entertaining way to unite their community
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Cornerstone Church in Scotts Hill welcomed a new edition to their congregation this past May, a drive-in movie theater. "It's nostalgic. It's inspirational. It's motivational, and it's…
Rockabilly Hall of Fame celebrates Elvis Presley debut anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. - Friday was a big day for rockabilly music fans! Elvis Presley made his radio debut 63 years ago Friday July 7th, and the song played was "It's Alright Momma,"…
