JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board members met to discuss Gov. Bill Lee's latest proposal for the Tennessee Education Freedom Act. “The proposal is said to make 20,000 scholarships available next year, with…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – The West Madison Senior Center held an event Thursday that made them proud. Spectrum presented the United Way of West Tennessee with a $15,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant to…
The following is a news release about Freed-Hardeman University: Henderson, Tennessee – (Dec. 14, 2023) – Designed to recognize and support exceptional students in their higher education pursuit, the Trustees’ Scholarship at Freed-Hardeman University provides up to $17,500 annually to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A case is headed to grand jury after the death of a Jackson woman. 49-year-old Michael Legros appeared in Jackson City Court on Wednesday morning, facing a charge of first degree…
Melinda Reid with LIFELINE Blood Services joined our show to discuss "December to Remember" & their Holiday Hero themed drive. Click here for more information. For more local news, click here.
UPDATE (12/29/23): Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying two suspects in a string of recent armed robberies. According to police, the individuals pictured are accused…
LOTTERY WINNER NEWS FROM THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY: LENOIR CITY/PARSONS – Congrats to two big Tennessee Powerball winners from last night! One player in Lenoir City won $100,000, while another in Parsons won $50,000. Here are the details: The Lenoir City player matched four balls plus…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- At almost a million lights, this resident lights his neighborhood for yet, another year. David Markowski has been setting up Christmas lights in his yard for several years. He says…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Wednesday marks National Horse Day, which highlights the importance of these animals impact in history. Lainey Hutchison says everyday is horse day for her. A Crockett County native, she's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas less than two weeks away, houses are lighting up for the holiday season, bringing joy to local residents. We at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News are finding families going all…
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local treatment center celebrates a big milestone Wednesday. The Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in Jackson. Attendees of the celebration enjoyed hot chocolate,…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Wednesday morning, the Greater Jackson Chamber hosted Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Transportation Butch Eley at a Breakfast Club event at the DoubleTree Hotel. Commissioner Eley delved into…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A special event was held Wednesday to provide young girls with role models who have a passion for making a difference in their community. Cupcakes and Conversations…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has released information on two shots-fired calls that occurred on Wednesday. JPD says around 8:46 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 327…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Huntingdon is getting a loan to help improve water infrastructure. The news release says that the town will be getting $2 million to address distribution system improvements, replacing and extending existing waterlines. It will have a 20-year…
