Business hosts luncheon to foster community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Black History Month comes to an end, one business takes the time to have a conversation with a few of community leaders in the hub city. The business,…
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Jackson students take part in statewide tornado drill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every second counts during severe weather, and one local elementary school practices a tornado drill to ensure students are safe and sheltered if one occurs. As part of Severe Weather Awareness…
TEMA hosts hazmat training course for local emergency management
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) hosted an annual hazmat training course for area EMA directors at the Madison County Fire Department. This 40-hour training course starts with the basics…
Union University hosts 31st annual Creative Writing Workshop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's hosts its 31st annual Creative Writing Workshop today. The workshop was for West Tennessee high school students and held at the Carl Grant Events Center. Dr. Christine Bailey was…
LIFELINE announces March mobile blood drives, St. Patrick's-themed drive
INFORMATION FROM LIFELINE BLOOD SERVICES: LIFELINE Blood Services Announces their “St. Patrick’s Day” Theme Blood Drive at their Jackson Location JACKSON, TN: -- LIFELINE Blood Services will host their Annual “St, Patrick’s Day” Blood Drive at their Jackson Center on…
JMCSS student arrested following social media threat to JCM High
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIA THREAT The Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the State of Tennessee Department of Homeland Security,…
City partners with Our Jackson Home for Public Art Community Feedback
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE: City of Jackson, TN partners with Our Jackson Home for Public Art Community Feedback JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson has recently partnered with Our Jackson Home and consultant Dr. Shawn Pitts…
Motorists encounter multi-vehicle wreck in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some motorists encountered a multi-vehicle wreck Thursday morning in east Jackson. We were alerted by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster to the collision, which occurred shortly before noon…
Nursing home works to keep residents safe from natural disasters
CROCKETT, Tenn. -- A local nursing home in Crockett County hit by a tornado quite a few years ago is actively ensuring the safety of its residents. The flag pole that was a…
Traffic stop of unmarked ambulance leads to arrest, drug seizure
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force concluded a month long investigation that ended with an arrest, and the seizing of 40 grams of methamphetamine among other drugs. …
MIDDAY GUEST: LIFELINE Blood Services
Melinda Reid with LIFELINE Blood Services joined our show to share details on the "Luck O' The Irish" blood drive in March, and a chance for donors to win a ZT Elite Bad Boy…
Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE FROM GLOBAL CITIZENS ADVENTURE CORPS: Dr. Margaret Taylor, president of Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, has announced the winners of Sterling Awards 2024: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee and two local nonprofit leaders are among…
What the Tech with Jamey Tucker
Much of the time we spend on our phones is downtime. If nothing’s going on or we’re waiting in line, the instinct is to unlock the phone and scroll TikTok, Facebook, or…
A recent study shows 2024's most vulnerable counties for tornado damage
JACKSON, Tenn.-- This map show the most "at risk" counties for tornado damage in the United States. Among the top 1,000, there are 13 counties in West Tennessee; 6 of which are…
New Indictments in 2011 Henning Homicides
PRESS RELEASE: TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Contact: Keli McAlister, TBI For Immediate Release: February 28, 2024 NEW INDICTMENTS IN 2011 HENNING HOMICIDES HENNING – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spanning almost 13 years…
