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Greater Jackson Chamber launches National Civics Bee

PRESS RELEASE FROM GREATER JACKSON CHAMBER: Greater Jackson Chamber Launches National Civics Bee Middle school students test their civics knowledge and compete for national title JACKSON, TENN. - November 6, 2023 — Middle school students from West Tennessee will have the…

Wreck claims life of Milan graduate Macy Barrentine

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm details on a fatal wreck that claimed the life of a local woman. On Sunday, November 5, the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a wreck that occurred around 7:25 p.m. in Madison County. According…

LIFELINE Blood Services Announces Battle of the Armed Forces

PRESS RELEASE FROM LIFELINE BLOOD SERVICES: LIFELINE Blood Services Announces Battle of the Armed Forces Jackson, TN – LIFELINE Blood Services is embracing the spirit of friendly competition to make a life-saving impact! Starting on Monday, November 6 at both…

The City of Jackson recognizes James Cherry as Hub City Hero

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE: The City of Jackson Recognizes James Cherry as Hub City Hero JACKSON, Tenn. – Local poet and author and founder of “The Griot Collective” James Cherry has been selected as September 2023…

Heaven's Cradle announces new additions to board

PRESS RELEASE FROM HEAVEN'S CRADLE:  Rosy Roberts Griffin Joins Heaven’s Cradle  Jackson, TN – Heaven's Cradle, a fund of the Community Foundation of West Tennessee dedicated to providing  support and resources to families during times of pregnancy and newborn loss,…

Arrington Funeral Directors receives two prestigious NFDA awards

PRESS RELEASE FROM ARRINGTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Arrington Funeral Directors Receives Two Prestigious NFDA Awards Jackson, TN — Arrington Funeral Directors is honored to be chosen by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) as a recipient of the Pursuit of Excellence…

59 Years of The Links Inc. in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of a local community in Jackson celebrated another year of greatness. The links inc., celebrated 59 years of being founded right in Jackson. Current members of the organization and…

Wreck on Oil Well/ 45 Bypass causes suburban flip

-- JACKSON, Tenn.--A wreck on the 45 bypass adjacent from "The Discount Tire" on Oil Well road occurred on Sunday, November 5.   We received a call from one of our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness Tipsters, about a car  wreck…

Accident along 45 Bypass leads to overturned vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn.---An accident occurred on the 45 Bypass and Channing way intersection near Slim Chickens this afternoon. The accident involving two cars took place around 1:30 this afternoon. A vehicle…

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