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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…

Jackson announced 'LOLO' as Creative Arts Coordinator

The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson proudly announces the appointment of Lauren ‘LOLO’ Pritchard as the Creative Arts Coordinator, a key…

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest to return to downtown Jackson

PRESS RELEASE FROM METAL DEVASTATION PR: Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Returns for Round Three in Downtown Jackson! The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest (TMDMF) family is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of their iconic festival for round three!…

Search underway for man in Perry County area

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement in Perry County confirm a search is underway for a man near the Tennessee River. Tuesday evening, 101.3 WOPC in Linden reported that the…

MIDDAY GUEST: Giraffe Awards

David Bryant with The Positive Living Group joined our show to discuss details of the 4th Annual Giraffe Awards coming up in March. Click here for more information. For more news in the…

Vehicle collision halts morning traffic in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in the Hub City. Tipsters alerted us to the collision, which occurred along the 2000 block of North Highland Avenue, near George A. Smith…

UPDATE: JPD confirms endangered teen located

UPDATE (2/7/24): Jackson Police confirm he has been located safe.   JACKSON, Tenn.--Police are asking for your help in locating an endangered child. According to the Jackson Police Department's Facebook page, they're looking for Mar'qicus Nelson, 14. He's 5'-5",  weighs…

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