28th annual Bridal Show to be held January 7
JACKSON, Tenn. – Wedding bells are ringing for one annual event in West Tennessee. The Carl Perkins Civic Center of Jackson will have its 28th annual Bridal Show. This is an opportunity for…
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Rep. Kustoff visits Jackson to speak to Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Rotary Club held a special program Wednesday. At First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, they hosted US Representative David Kustoff. He spoke about what the House of Representatives…
Lights Up! Theatre Co. announces auditions for 'Shrek Jr.'
Lights Up! Theatre Co. will be holding auditions for ages those aged five to 18 on January 20 and January 21 at First Methodist Downtown for their production of "Shrek Jr." Register for auditions here.
The Ned's Teen Theatre to hold auditions for 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A William Shakespeare classic will be brought to life on stage in West Tennessee. The Ned's Teen Theatre has announced auditions for "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar." Youth actors ages 14-18 are being sought for multiple roles…
Buchanan Realty Group facilitates sale of Thomsen Farms property for over $2.4 million
PRESS RELEASE FROM BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP: Buchanan Realty Group Facilitates Seamless Sale of Prime Property in Thomsen Farms for 2.436 Million Buchanan Realty Group (BRG) is pleased to announce the successful sale of the property located at 68 Exeter Rd.…
MIDDAY GUEST: National Blood Donor Month
Melinda Reid with LIFELINE Blood Services joined our show on Tuesday to discuss their initiatives amid National Blood Donor Month. Click here for more information on donating with LIFELINE. For more local…
Body found near Parsons identified as missing man
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A body discovered last week north of Parsons has been identified. According to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office, the body has been identified as Kyle Dixon of Knox County. Investigator Stephen Whitlock confirms Dixon was reported…
Sports card show benefiting local Special Olympics coming to Martin
PRESS RELEASE FROM CLINTON SMITH, AREA DIRECTOR, SPECIAL OLYMPICS TENNESSEE, UPPER WEST REGION: SPORTS CARD SHOW BENEFITING SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF UPPER WEST TENNESSEE MARTIN, Tenn. – A sports card show featuring an extensive array of sports cards, ranging from vintage…
Conservation Dinner & Gun Bash to raise money for turkey research
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event is asking the community to "fight" for turkeys. The Two Rivers Chapter of the Turkeys for Tomorrow will present a banquet on Saturday, February 24. The 2024 Conservation Dinner & Gun Bash will take…
Routine traffic stop ends in arrest at Skyline Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. – A routine traffic stop ended with one person arrested. We received a call from several of our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness tipsters regarding heavy police presence on the corner of Skyline…
New app to help you keep up-to-date on Jackson's many events of 2024
JACKSON, Tenn. – The year 2024 will be a busy year for the City of Jackson. The first events of the new year are kicking off this weekend. The Visit Jackson, TN office has…
Church holds blanket drive for homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. – With temperatures dropping, a local church is taking action for those in need. Aldersgate Methodist Church members held a blanket drive at RIFA Tuesday. The blankets will be given to the…
Respiratory illnesses increasing in the southeast
JACKSON, Tenn. – Doctors are warning of a rise in respiratory illnesses now that the holidays are winding down and Americans are getting back to their everyday lives. …
First city council meeting of 2024 held Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson City Council met for the first time in the new year. It was a fairly quick meeting to start 2024 for the Jackson City Council as the agenda was…
100 Women Who Care announces grant applications for local nonprofits
The following is a news release from the Community Foundation of West Tennessee: Jackson, Tenn. – 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee is accepting applications from local nonprofits for their first grant awards since relaunching last year. The deadline to apply…
