JACKSON, Tenn. – A celebration for the community that unites all people took place Thursday evening. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness hosted its 35th annual community Kwanzaa celebration. This was a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders met to hammer out details of their upcoming city council meeting. The Agenda Review Committee met late Thursday afternoon to finalize the items that will be introduced at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful announced the return of Chipping of the Greens, a Christmas tree recycling initiative that will take place on January 13. This…
JACKSON, Tenn. – The sounds of cheers, whistles, and shoes skidding across the court returned for another year of making a difference in the lives of people in our community. “It's a three-day…
From the Newbern Police Department - TN Facebook: NEWBERN PD ARREST ROBBERY SUSPECTS On December 26, 2023 Newbern officers responded to the area of North Grayson Street in reference to a reported robbery. The male victim reported that he was…
VIA WHITNEY BILLINGSLEY, CITY OF JACKSON REC & PARKS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR: Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has registration open for Teen Basketball League at T.R. Sportsplex for girls and boys ages 13-17. Registration is free. You may register online…
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. -- A popular business went up in flames Christmas morning in one local community. Several WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters alerted us to a fire that occurred at the Dollar General off Highway 70 in Cedar Grove.…
JACKSON, Tenn. – As 2023 comes to an end, it is time to remember a few West Tennessee leaders that we lost along the way. Steve Short was a very influential leader during his…
UPDATE (1/3/24): Body found near Parsons identified as missing man EARLIER STORY: DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says they have found what appeared to be a body in a pond. Wednesday around 2 p.m., a report…
UPDATE (12/29/23): Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Police are still investigating a string of armed robberies that took place in Lexington last week. According to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. – For those of you who will be spending your New Year's Eve with alcohol, there are local law enforcement agencies offering a resource that could help you avoid a DUI. Every…
JACKSON, Tenn. – From galas to a call to action, local organizations have been making a difference in the lives of those around us. And it couldn’t happen without the generosity of so many…
The following is a news release from the State of Tennessee: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Reps. Brock Martin, R-Huntingdon, and Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville, today announced a $580,803 grant for a communication tower site from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development…
2023 Year in Review: Your top stories for 2023 (by views): Three-year investigation results in conviction of man named ‘Weed Eater’ Drug Task Force: Large scale drug trafficking conducted at old Walmart building Driver arrested for Lexington wreck that claimed…
PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON TRANSIT AUTHORITY: JTA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will not be operating its regular bus service on Monday, January 1, 2024 in honor of the nationally observed holiday, New Year’s Day. Services will resume…
