New Jackson City Council members take oath of office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting was packed with attendees as the newly elected council members took their oath of office Thursday morning. Mayor Scott Conger says it is…
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CeCe Winans to headline Union's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular Christian recording artist will join an annual event for a local university. CeCe Winans will headline Union University's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet. This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Carl Perkins…
Better Business Bureau talks about scams affecting West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with representatives from the Better Business Bureau about three scams that are increasing in popularity and that you need to be aware of. The…
New life coming to former Decatur County Hospital
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One hospital is coming back to life in Decatur County. BradenHealth, a healthcare company focused on revitalizing and rebuilding failing rural hospitals, held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the rebuilding and reopening of the former Decatur…
Jackson Planning commission meets, discusses zoning ordinance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission met today to discuss changes to fence and hedge laws in the Hub City. The commission is considering amending the text of the…
3 dead in Bolivar after shooting, stabbing incidents on July 4
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating two separate incidents that occurred on July 4th in Bolivar. The first incident was a shooting that occurred in the early…
'Halloween in July' to bring more family fun to Rockabillys Stadium
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spooky season may be a few months away, but you may want to have your candy buckets ready early. Dixie-Jackson will present the Jackson Rockabillys "Halloween in July"…
Specialist talks rise in fire ant mounds, ways to control
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local specialists have noticed an increase in fire ant mounds in Tennessee, posing a threat to local residents hoping to enjoy time outside this summer. Ant mounds are…
Lexington man dead, deputy injured after officer-involved shooting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An officer-involved shooting in Henderson County leaves one dead. Around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, two Henderson County Sheriff's deputies reported to a house in the 100 block…
First 'Hub City Film Festival' set for August in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new festival is set to debut in downtown Jackson next month. The first annual Hub City Film Festival will take place at The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center on August 5 & 6.…
Jackson's new Official Visitor's Guide to debut at public event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN invites the Hub City community to a release event later this month. From 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, Jackson's new Official Visitor's Guide will be unveiled at The Tennessee Legends of Music Museum…
12th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic set for September in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will bring a variety of local celebrities together for a good cause. The 12th annual Celebrity Gold Classic, sponsored by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday,…
FULL INTERVIEW: Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Representatives with Taziki's Mediterranean Café, which recently opened in the Hub City, joined our show to share more about some of their new menu items. SEE ALSO: Taziki's Mediterranean Café now open in…
'Curiosities Market' returns to Camden July 29
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Curiosities Market is returning to Camden on Saturday, July 29. Described as a monthly market of small businesses that carries all things odd and eclectic, the first event was held this past May. The July 29…
Annual Firefighters Freedom Fest draws in crowds despite rain
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Americans across the nation came out in droves to celebrate freedom on July 4th, commemorating the historic Declaration of Independence. In line with the festivities, the Madison County…
