Update provided on new downtown Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Committee has provided an update on a new park in downtown Jackson. Back in November of 2021, a groundbreaking marked the beginning work on Bicentennial Park, which…
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Annual State of UT event highlights impact, value of education
The following is from the University of Tennessee: NASHVILLE – The annual State of the University address, hosted by University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd, highlighted the substantial value of higher education, the University’s statewide influence on workforce development…
MIDDAY GUEST: Black Owned Business Expo
Guests joined our show Thursday to share details on the upcoming Black Owned Business Expo in Martin. Click here for more details. For more local news, click here.
TBI: Body of Pauline Pusser exhumed from Adamsville Cemetery
UPDATE (4/8/24): Pauline Pusser remains returned to gravesite UPDATE: Pauline Pusser’s body to undergo autopsy 57 years later ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Several Tipsters alerted us that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was on scene at Adamsville Cemetery Thursday morning. We…
Jackson Christian hosted Discover Days for potential students-families K-12
PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: JACKSON, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Jackson Christian School, a private, Christian-based college preparatory school located in Jackson, Tenn., hosted “Discover Day/Night” for prospective students on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, and Feb. 6. The…
Woman killed in Crockett County fire on Wednesday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that led to a woman's death in Gadsden. The Gadsden, Alamo, Bells, and Friendship Fire Departments, Gadsden Police Department, Crockett County Sheriff's Office,…
FHU awards honorary doctorate
HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local university awards one man with a big honor. Wednesday, Freed-Hardeman University presented Roy Johnson with an honorary doctorate of humanities for his outstanding citizenship and service to the…
Planning Commission discusses street closure, new additions
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss some upcoming changes and new additions. On the agenda was consideration of a request to close or abandon a portion of…
BradenHealth execs speak to legislators about rural hospitals
JACKSON, Tenn. – A company took to Nashville to create statewide legislation to keep rural hospitals afloat. Kyle Kopec, co-founder of BradenHealth, along with senior leadership in the company testified in Nashville to the…
Local gun club to host Community Educational event, open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Urban Defense Gun Club Inc. announced two upcoming events. The club says a free Community Educational event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 17 at 226 Cotton Grove Road in…
12th Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion to be held on April 6
The following is an announcement Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau: SAVANNAH, TENN- The Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that ticket sales for the 12th Annual Generals Breakfast at Cherry Mansion have begun. The event…
Girl Scout cookie season begins in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Girl Scouts Heart of the South started their cookie distribution last week. Through the cookie program, the girls earn rewards but also learn various skills from setting goals to…
Law enforcement scaling back search for 62-year-old man
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that Charles Baldridge's body has been found in Obion County. EARLIER STORY: OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update as the Obion County Sheriff's Office attempts…
2024 Black History Month: Don McCorry
It's time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a…
UTM students discuss finance with Jackson's Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. – University of Tennessee at Martin finance students had the opportunity to present their hard work to the Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. UT Martin is one of the first schools that have…
