Angel Tree program ongoing at Tennessee State Veterans Home
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Small acts of kindness could have big impacts on the lives of veterans. The Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt is asking the community to visit their…
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Jackson Fire Department implements new 'Community Connect' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new program has come to West Tennessee and the Hub City is the first with access. In the spring of this year, the Jackson Fire Department transitioned to…
Madison County Parks & Rec installs new light display at courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the holiday season. The new parks director, Matthew Martin, wants to start a new tradition in the…
U.S. Army takes trophy in LIFELINE's Battle of the Armed Forces drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every drop makes a difference -- especially when it adds up to 91 units of donated blood! 273 lives were impacted by this year's Battle of the Armed…
1 dead in wreck on Riverside Drive, Sheriff's Office confirms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A single-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Madison County. According to a release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the wreck occurred Tuesday morning in the 2600 block of Riverside Drive. The release states MCSO responded…
Authorities issue warning for iPhone users about new feature
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities have a warning for iPhone users. According to several law enforcement agencies across the state, iPhone users should beware of a feature called NameDrop. NameDrop allows you to share contact information just by bringing phones or…
New respiratory illness affecting dogs has been reported in Jackson
FOLLOW UP: Veterinary association shares update on unidentified disease affecting dogs (12/11/23) JACKSON, Tenn. – Veterinarians began speaking out about this mysterious illness last week, with the illness being reported in several…
2023 Trenton Christmas parade held on Monday
TRENTON, Tenn. – Residents of Trenton kicked off the holiday season with their 5th annual Christmas parade. The parade began near the First Baptist Church on South College Street and made…
'Jingle Bell Jackson' competition kicks off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced the "Jingle Bell Jackson" holiday decoration contest. All residents are invited to nominate their festively adorned homes for a chance to win…
No injuries in east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday evening. Our crews arrived on the scene to find firefighters at a home on East Grand Street in east Jackson. Smoke could be seen coming out…
UPDATE: Officers discover deceased female in car in midtown Jackson
UPDATE (12/01/23): Husband charged with murder after body discovered at Summer Drive UPDATE (11/28/23): RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT: On November 27th, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, the Jackson Police Department received a call for a welfare check at…
Group pulls together to keep Jackson clean
JACKSON, Tenn. – Community members gathered together to make their living environment a clean one. Keep Jackson Beautiful Coordinator Danielle Wade and several volunteers met at East Jackson Church of…
Giving Tuesday to begin at midnight
JACKSON, Tenn. – It is almost Giving Tuesday, which is November 28! It is a time for people to volunteer in the community and give to their favorite nonprofits. Giving…
JPD: No charges to be filed after pedestrian struck
The following is an unedited news release sent to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News by the Jackson Police Department: "On 11/22/23 at approximately 1330hrs, The Jackson Police Department officers responded to a call of a pedestrian being struck in the southbound…
Jackson-Madison County School Board votes to move forward with lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. – Almost 60 days have passed since a pivotal decision was passed concerning how students could be taught moving forward. On Monday morning, the board members of the…
