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Suspects in series of armed robberies sought by Jackson Police
UPDATE (12/29/23): Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying two suspects in a string of recent armed robberies. According to police, the individuals pictured are accused…
Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Parsons
LOTTERY WINNER NEWS FROM THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY: LENOIR CITY/PARSONS – Congrats to two big Tennessee Powerball winners from last night! One player in Lenoir City won $100,000, while another in Parsons won $50,000. Here are the details: The Lenoir City player matched four balls plus…
Markowski Christmas lights returns for another year
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- At almost a million lights, this resident lights his neighborhood for yet, another year. David Markowski has been setting up Christmas lights in his yard for several years. He says…
In honor of National Horse Day one West Tennessean speaks on the importance
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Wednesday marks National Horse Day, which highlights the importance of these animals impact in history. Lainey Hutchison says everyday is horse day for her. A Crockett County native, she's…
Send in pics of your decorated home for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 10
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas less than two weeks away, houses are lighting up for the holiday season, bringing joy to local residents. We at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News are finding families going all…
Kirkland Cancer Center celebrates 10 year anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local treatment center celebrates a big milestone Wednesday. The Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in Jackson. Attendees of the celebration enjoyed hot chocolate,…
Breakfast Club receives visit from deputy governor
JACKSON, Tenn. – Wednesday morning, the Greater Jackson Chamber hosted Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Transportation Butch Eley at a Breakfast Club event at the DoubleTree Hotel. Commissioner Eley delved into…
Cupcakes and Conversations with Queens connects pageant queens, students
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A special event was held Wednesday to provide young girls with role models who have a passion for making a difference in their community. Cupcakes and Conversations…
JPD responds to two shots-fired calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has released information on two shots-fired calls that occurred on Wednesday. JPD says around 8:46 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 327…
Huntingdon getting loan for water infrastructure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Huntingdon is getting a loan to help improve water infrastructure. The news release says that the town will be getting $2 million to address distribution system improvements, replacing and extending existing waterlines. It will have a 20-year…
Workshop to be held for farmers interested in USDA Value-Added Producer Grants
COLUMBIA, Tenn. -- Farmers interested in USDA Value-Added Producer Grants are being encouraged to attend upcoming workshops. According to a news release, the workshops are designed to help producers with value-added enterprises develop a strong grant application and help farmers…
20 kids going on shopping spree at Walmart for Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Fraternal Order of Police took 20 lucky children from the Boys and Girls Club on a shopping spree. Each child was given a limit of $250…
Jackson Theatre Guild rehearses for 'A Christmas Story'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild is rehearsing for a holiday performance. Rehearsals were underway Tuesday night for the upcoming performance of "A Christmas Story." The play is…
‘Christmas at the Cabins’ to give historical look at the holiday
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Gibson County High School History Club will host a “Christmas at the Cabins” at the Pioneer Homeplace this year. The event will include pioneer Christmas…
