Local bookstore to close its doors in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bookstore is offering a last chance to shop before they close their doors this month. Light Trap Books, located in downtown Jackson, will be closing…
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Kickoff held for this year’s ‘Canstruction’
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Regional Inter-faith Association, or RIFA, held their Canstruction kickoff party at Baker Brother BBQ in downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon. This is a come-and-go celebration for all 2023…
ARM hosts 2023 Salt & Light Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is raising funds for a local organization. Area Relief Ministries hosted its annual Salt & Light Banquet Thursday evening at the Carl Perkins…
6th Tennessee STEAM Festival set for October
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…
Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament to begin Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. – One upcoming tournament in the Hub City puts pickle ballers against one another. The Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament starts Friday with a singles event. They say 56 players signed…
JMCSS staff to receive first paycheck after raises
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson-Madison County School System employees will start receiving their first paycheck with the new raises the school system gave them. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans caught up…
Theme for 2023 Civics Essay Contest announced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This year theme for the Civics Essay Contest has been announced. According to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, this year's contest theme is “Why Civility Matters.” “Encouraging students to become more civically engaged is important to cultivating…
Women in Business conference focuses on safety
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Women in Business of Jackson met Thursday to learn safety tips. Jackson Police Department Officer Taylor Gibbons was the guest speaker. “We speak on women's self…
Small businesses use technology to bring in customers
JACKSON, Tenn. – Small businesses are starting to use technology more and more as it evolves. Technology is starting to show up in just about every aspect of our lives. Shopping…
Tickets on sale for 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Play That Goes Wrong." The Jackson Theatre Guild present this fall production September 28 through October 1 at the Ned in downtown Jackson. The Guild says: "From Mischief, Broadway masters…
Fundraiser to be held in Union City in November
From Discovery Park of America: (Union City, Tennessee, September 14, 2023) — A Fundraiser for Discovery Park of America’s Kirkland Scholarship Fund will be held at the Union City, Tennessee home of the late Robert and Jenny Kirkland on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023,…
FBI reminds Tennesseans about the Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
From the FBI Memphis Field Office: The FBI Memphis Field Office, which covers middle and west Tennessee, is reminding teachers, parents, and students that the FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) Internet Challenge is open for the 2023-24 school year at sos.fbi.gov. This free,…
CoreCivic official responds to concerns about Whiteville Correctional conditions
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials at Whiteville Correctional Facility are responding to a number of recent concerns surrounding the facility. Earlier this year, several media outlets reported an incident involving inmates "restraining" an officer, which initiated lockdown procedures. Following that incident,…
'Career offender' sentenced to 42+ years in assault involving JPD officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Goodlettsville man has been sentenced to prison following an April 2021 crime in Jackson. According to a press release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens' Office, David Patrick Lauderdale was sentenced by Judge Kyle Atkins on…
No injuries after minor wreck involving school bus in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a minor wreck involving a school bus in Madison County. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Horton Road. Photos provided by a Tipster show a red truck making contact…
