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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…

Local Red Cross receives $25,000 donation

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Midwest Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross recently received a $25,000 check from Kohl’s. Kohl's manager Matt Kent says the store is committed to helping communities thrive. So…

Daddy-daughter dance to be held February 10 (Cancelled)

UPDATE: (2/5/24): Organizers confirm this event has been cancelled. JACKSON, Tenn. – Boots and Beauties, a daddy-daughter dance, will take place on February 10. This is an event hosted by Birth Choice in…

Wisconsin fugitive captured in West Tennessee

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Wisconsin fugitive has been captured by law enforcement in West Tennessee. According to a news release, Joseph Walker, 35, of Racine, Wisconsin, was captured without incident Wednesday at a home on Wabash Circle in Dyersburg. Walker…

Educator of the Week: Leah Hackett

It is now time to introduce last week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Leah Hackett is a Visual Art teacher and the Fine Arts department head at the University…

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