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Tennessee officials share comments on Texas border crisis

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, along with 24 other governors, have gathered to show their support with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as the immigration crisis along the southern border continues to intensify.…

Book swap held Friday at Madison County winery

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Century Farm Winery held a Bottles and Books Book Swap Friday night in partnership with the Jackson-Madison County Library. Those in attendance had the chance to make new…

TDOT truck hit while patching potholes in Dyer County

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – A crew working to fix potholes had their truck hit Friday. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, their crews were “patching potholes in Dyer County near the I-155 and US412 interchange when a vehicle struck…

Black Expo to be held for Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. – “History, business, and honor.” These are three words to describe the upcoming event for one entrepreneur.  Mary Sample, the owner of Famous Soul Food, is preparing to host her first…

Shooting leaves 1 dead, others injured in Jackson

UPDATE (1/29/24): New information available after woman killed, minors injured in shooting JACKSON, Tenn. – A shooting that took place Thursday led to one death. On the 100 block of Cloverdale Street, the Jackson…

U.S. Marshals capture West TN murder fugitive in Middle TN

PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE: U.S. Marshals Capture West TN Murder Fugitive in Middle TN  Bolivar, TN – On January 24th, 2024, U.S. Marshals captured a West Tennessee murder  fugitive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Rodriquez McNeal, 35, of Bolivar, was…

Get ready to “Make Some Noise” for Makin’ Music 47 April 5-6

PRESS RELEASE FROM BRAMBLETT GROUP: Get Ready to “Make Some Noise” for Makin’ Music 47 April 5-6 Henderson, Tennessee – (Jan. 26, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University students, parents, alumni and community members are preparing to “Make Some Noise” as tickets…

Deputy injured after patrol vehicle struck by semi

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash Friday morning. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was traveling non-emergency on Highway 51 near the airport, when a semi truck pulled out in…

Songwriter competition returns to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – An annual event is strumming its way to West Tennessee for the next couple of weeks. Tennessee Songwriters Week is returning to the Hub City and neighboring counties for the preliminary…

Pathways2Possibilities career expo held Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. – More than 1,800 eighth-grade students from area schools gathered Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to experience a variety of different paths that could help lead to a bright future. …

Wienermobile makes first stop in Jackson, more to come

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is on the road again, and they are in Jackson for the next few days! Their first meeting area was at University Parkway's Kroger. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…

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