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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…

TBI: Obion County man faces arson, attempted arson, weapons charges

The following is a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: OBION COUNTY/ GIBSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Kenton man, who has…

Local resources to help with your 2024 goals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of the most common goals for adults are working out, saving money, and quitting smoking.   Tennessee Tobacco Outline provides smokers with three outlets to stop. One program that…

New Year's Eve house fire claims life in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- On Sunday evening, a fire broke out in the 200 block of Robin Road in Crockett County. The house, which is located in Bells, still had a man inside when the…

Cryosculpt set to open this month in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business with a unique service is preparing to open its doors in the Hub City. Cryosculpt is described as an avant-garde cryotherapy spa, introducing a pioneering wellness service to the community. Services will include cryo…

Fundraiser event kicks off the new year

JACKSON, Tenn.----One local non profit dances into the new year. Habitat for Humanity, in Jackson, brings in the new year by raising money for 4 new houses and to help those with…

One dead after shooting in Martin bar

UPDATE (1/8/2024): Martin Police arrest 2nd suspect in Cadillac’s Bar shooting UPDATE (1/5/24): Man arrested in connection to shooting death at bar EARLIER STORY: MARTIN, TENN-- Authorities are investigating a shooting in…

Here's a look back at the top local news of 2023

EAST JACKSON, Tenn.---Whether it brought concern, made you cry or even gave you a little giggle, 2023 has been unique. Here at WBBJ-7, we appreciate the opportunity to deliver the news…

Early morning shooting in Martin

UPDATE (1/8/2024): Martin Police arrest 2nd suspect in Cadillac’s Bar shooting UPDATE (1/5/24): Man arrested in connection to shooting death at bar MARTIN, Tenn.---A shooting occurred around 1:23 this morning in Martin leaving one dead. According to a press release…

Brownsville to host qualifying round of Tennessee Songwriters Week

PRESS RELEASE VIA WEST TN DELTA HERITAGE CENTER By: Sonia Outlaw-Clark For Immediate Release Brownsville to host qualifying round of Tennessee Songwriters Week BROWNSVILLE TN (December 22, 2023): Signups are officially open for songwriters to take part in the sixth…

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