Juice Bar Jackson officially open for business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Smoothie fans can now quench their thirst at a new juice bar. Juice Bar Jackson officially opened its doors Thursday on Union University Drive. The chain was originally…
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Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosts Lane College president for Black History Month program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library celebrated Black History Month on Thursday with Lane College President Dr. Logan Hampton. The event was a part of the Friends of the Library…
Jackson firefighter gives students potentially life-saving training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African-American making an impact on our community. Rico Bryson works as…
UPDATE: Utility workers find remains along Highway 64 near Whiteville
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Human remains found on the side of a busy highway has investigators searching for answers. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department said the remains were found around…
Police say clerk fired shots during gas station shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting at a gas station near downtown, police say it was the store clerk who fired the shots. No one was injured during…
Woman missing out of Perry Co. last seen in Parsons
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators from Middle Tennessee are asking people in the area to be on the lookout for a woman missing out of Perry County. Angie Bogle Dickerson, 39,…
TBI seeks public's help in Chester Co. house fire investigation
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The TBI is asking for the public's assistance in their investigation of a suspicious house fire last month in Finger. Chester county investigators along with…
Police: Accused Humboldt shooter on the run
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police have identified a man they say is responsible for a Tuesday shooting that sent a victim to the hospital. …
Mayor Gist recognizes two city employees for years of dedicated service
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Mayor, Jerry Gist recognized two members of the Jackson Police Department Wednesday for their years of dedicated service to the police force and the City of Jackson. Erica Murphy was presented with a certificate honoring her 25 years…
Lane College kicks off Black History Month celebration
JACKSON, Tenn.-"Celebrating Lane History, Black History, Black Excellence", is the theme of Black History Month at Lane College. In addition to promoting known African American figures and events significant to the nation's…
Special committee forming to aid in the search for new supt. of JMC Schools
JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board met Wednesday evening in the search for its next superintendent. The Superintendent Advisory Committee is looking to create a special committee, made…
Reactions in Wednesday's hearing for Holly Bobo
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn -- Another long day in the search for justice. "I can tell you the family wants this matter over with. They want justice, whatever that might be," Holly…
Judge stays on Bobo case; 1 suspect may seek plea deal
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Zach Adams appeared in court Wednesday during a motions hearing leading up to his April trial in the death of nursing student Holly Bobo. Adams…
School board policy committee reviews new policies & changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From drones to religion, local school leaders met Wednesday to discuss new and changing policies for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The Jackson-Madison County School Board policy committee…
Grants help fund $2.8 million of improvements in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The city of Brownsville had a busy 2016 after being awarded millions in state grants. Seven businesses in downtown Brownsville are getting a long-awaited facelift. "We're really…
