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The City of Jackson recognizes James Cherry as Hub City Hero

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE: The City of Jackson Recognizes James Cherry as Hub City Hero JACKSON, Tenn. – Local poet and author and founder of “The Griot Collective” James Cherry has been selected as September 2023…

Heaven's Cradle announces new additions to board

PRESS RELEASE FROM HEAVEN'S CRADLE:  Rosy Roberts Griffin Joins Heaven’s Cradle  Jackson, TN – Heaven's Cradle, a fund of the Community Foundation of West Tennessee dedicated to providing  support and resources to families during times of pregnancy and newborn loss,…

Arrington Funeral Directors receives two prestigious NFDA awards

PRESS RELEASE FROM ARRINGTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Arrington Funeral Directors Receives Two Prestigious NFDA Awards Jackson, TN — Arrington Funeral Directors is honored to be chosen by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) as a recipient of the Pursuit of Excellence…

59 Years of The Links Inc. in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of a local community in Jackson celebrated another year of greatness. The links inc., celebrated 59 years of being founded right in Jackson. Current members of the organization and…

Wreck on Oil Well/ 45 Bypass causes suburban flip

-- JACKSON, Tenn.--A wreck on the 45 bypass adjacent from "The Discount Tire" on Oil Well road occurred on Sunday, November 5.   We received a call from one of our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness Tipsters, about a car  wreck…

Accident along 45 Bypass leads to overturned vehicle

JACKSON, Tenn.---An accident occurred on the 45 Bypass and Channing way intersection near Slim Chickens this afternoon. The accident involving two cars took place around 1:30 this afternoon. A vehicle…

Crafters raise money for a great cause

JACKSON, Tenn.---Tis the season to make crafts for one community. The Jackson Center for Independent Living hosted local crafters to come and sell their artwork. This was an opportunity for…

UPDATE: Arrests made after 3 shot outside local bar

UPDATE (11/9/23): Dyersburg Police state: The investigation has resulted in the arrest of two brothers, David Stewart, 30, Newbern, TN, for charges of Criminal attempt to commit First Degree Murder and Steven Stewart, 28, Newbern, Accessory after the fact.  EARLIER…

Local organization honors lost veterans

LEXINGTON, Tenn.---A special ceremony took place this morning. Members of the Boy and Girl Scouts paid a special tribute to our lost veterans. This was an event conducted by the West…

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