Madison County looks to add additional juvenile housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Thursday to make decisions for the progression of the community. The Long Range Planning committee held a meeting to discuss how to continuously…
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American Health Partners honors its healthcare heroes
PRESS RELEASE FROM AMERICAN HEALTH PARTNERS: AMERICAN HEALTH PARTNERS HONORS ITS HEALTHCARE HEROES Top Performers from Six Divisions Gather for the Sixth Annual Star Awards Event FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 16, 2023 – American Health Partners, a Franklin, Tennessee-based company that provides…
Visit Jackson TN shares list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving
PRESS RELEASE FROM VISIT JACKSON TENNESSEE: Thanksgiving Eats Restaurants Open Thanksgiving JACKSON, TENNESSEE — Gather around the table in one of Jackson’s fantastic restaurants! Just be sure to wear your stretchy pants. …
Jackson Police Department introduces launches community connect program: 'Safe Jackson, TN'
PRESS RELEASE VIA CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Jackson Police Department introduces launches community connect program: “Safe Jackson, TN” Residents and businesses in Jackson are invited to participate in…
Hardin County Fire investigating multiple suspicious fires this month
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is investigating multiple suspicious fires. The Hardin County Fire Department says they are investigating four separate grass/woods fires that occurred this month near…
Former Hardin Co. Animal Services Director faces multi-count indictment
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE: Former Hardin Co. Animal Services Director Faces Multi-Count Indictment The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has completed an investigation that has resulted in the indictment of Christopher Sikes, the former Hardin County Animal Services Director.…
Lake County jail administrator indicted for theft
MEDIA RELEASE VIA TENNESSEE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE: Lake County Jail Administrator Indicted for Theft Neina Ceaser Misappropriated more than $35,000 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Neina Ceaser, the jail administrator in Lake County.…
Plane crashes outside airport, leaving two dead in Union City
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash UPDATE (11/20/23): Victims identified in plane crash near West Tennessee airport UPDATE: Two people were killed in a airplane crash in Union City.…
Ground broke for Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is empowering youth with groundbreaking ideas. Wednesday, the school system broke ground for the Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena. This comes after…
Gold's Gym, Fleet Feet to host the 19th annual Turkey Trot for RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. – With the traditional Thanksgiving meal comes a lot of extra calories. Those who want to get some exercise before the big meal can do so by running a…
Wednesday marked as America Recycles Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday is America Recycles Day. We spoke with leaders of Doxicom, a private company with facilities in Memphis and Jackson. They're a zero waste to landfill consulting firm that…
City receives new machinery to repair damaged streets
JACKSON, Tenn. – As Infrastructure Week takes off, the City of Jackson receives new machinery to repair damaged streets. Workers were out Wednesday milling areas on the corner of Johnson and Airways…
Thanksgiving dinner provided to community
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, a Thanksgiving dinner for the community was held at the Brownsville Family Restaurant on East Main Street. This annual event has been happening for over a decade…
Damage discovered at Jackson Downtown Dog Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An incident in the Hub City leaves a local park with damage. On Wednesday, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster shared photos with us showing damage at the Jackson Downtown Dog Park. The dog park, which…
Human remains discovered in Benton County, investigation underway
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in one local county. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says on Monday, the sheriff's office was alerted to possible remains being discovered near a home in the…
