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Police respond to incident on Woodard Drive in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – A large police presence was seen in north Jackson Tuesday evening. Around 7 p.m., WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was informed by a tipster that several police cars were on Woodard Drive, just off East University Parkway.…

'Garden Buzz' held at UT Gardens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Pollinator Week, a family-focused event educated attendees about the importance of pollination. The University of Tennessee Gardens hosted Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators. The family-friendly celebration featured representatives from the Jackson Area…

Fireworks stands begin to open ahead of July 4th

MILAN, Tenn. -- With the Fourth of July approaching, many firework stands are now opening. Big Bang Fireworks is located at 5079 North First Street in Milan. Owner Bert Hudgins says they started out small around 10 years ago, and…

'Project Milkweed' begins to preserve butterfly habitats

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- "Project Milkweed" has begun to help restore and preserve monarch butterfly habitats. The Tennessee Department of Transportations says that the project is a new mail-order resource that will provide free native milkweed seeds to state residents. Milkweed…

JPD: Person injured by gunshot in northwest Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a person was shot in northwest Jackson. The department says that around 4:40 a.m., officers responded to "an incident" at 47 Lands End Drive, off of Whispering Hills Drive. Officers found a…

FULL INTERVIEW: Miss Volunteer America Alexa Knutzen

Current reigning Miss Volunteer America, Alexa Knutzen, joined our show Monday to discuss the upcoming pageant in Jackson this week. Click here for more details on the Miss Volunteer America pageant or…

Mobile exhibit to make stop in Jackson on June 29

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wreaths Across America's Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to Jackson later this month. According to the Jackson-Madison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, the exhibit will be at the Lowe’s on Vann Drive from 1 p.m. to…

Asteroid Day event to be held at Jackson library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Asteroid Day is coming to Jackson later this month. The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium and the Jackson-Madison County Public Library are planning to host an Asteroid Day event on June 29 at 4…

Man arrested for allegedly holding woman hostage

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Crockett County man has been arrested in connection to an attack, where police say a woman was assaulted and held hostage.   Crockett County Sheriff's Office…

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