Flag Day, US Army's birthday marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many gathered in attendance at Liberty Park in Jackson in celebration of Flag Day and the US Army's 248th birthday. People could be seen with flags decorating their…
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Critical appeal lifted, but blood still needed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is an update on blood levels from LIFELINE Blood Services. LIFELINE said on Wednesday that the critical appeal for blood has been lifted, but adds that the need for blood remains. LIFELINE says that they need…
UT Gardens to mark Pollinator Week with free event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration of our pollinators is being held next week! The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson will be marking Pollinator Week with "Garden Buzz." They say the family-friendly celebration have representatives from the Jackson Area Beekeepers…
Wanted man captured, charged in death of Benton County woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A man wanted in connection to a Benton County homicide has been captured and charged. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 40-year-old Robert Paschal Fletcher was arrested in…
Several Juneteenth celebrations planned across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrations are planned in many West Tennessee communities as an upcoming holiday approaches. Commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 after…
Free 'Movies in the Park' series returns to Jackson this summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community can enjoy a movie under the stars in the Hub City this summer, with no price of admission. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department will present its outdoor "Movies in the Park" series…
Toyota Tennessee celebrates anniversary, distributes $100k in grants to nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Toyota Tennessee celebrates 20 years on the block. Since breaking ground in 2003, Toyota Tennessee has set the standard in advance manufacturing, collaboration and community engagement. To honor that…
Conger, Condray react to runoff election results
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following the results of Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with the candidates. The Madison County Election…
Scott Conger wins Jackson runoff election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The results are in, with Scott Conger winning Tuesday's mayoral runoff election, according to final unofficial results. The Madison County Election Commission reports that Ray Condray secured 41.8 percent of the vote, while incumbent Mayor Scott Conger…
Jackson Mayoral Runoff Election Results
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday, June 13, Jackson residents headed to the polls to vote, yet again, on who should be mayor. Last month, incumbent Mayor Scott Conger and mayoral candidate Ray Condray entered into the runoff after neither secured enough…
United Way West TN named as a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has received a special recognition. A press release states the nonprofit organization has been named a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents.…
Two Jackson residents sentenced in bank fraud scheme
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson residents have been sentenced after being found guilty of being involved in a bank fraud scheme. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice states 43-year-old Jennifer Azbill-Hall and 61-year-old Benjamin Vargason were indicted…
UT Martin instructor's documentary presented in Nashville
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee instructor had her very own documentary presented in Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that Henri Giles's documentary “Waiting…
'Happy Days' coming to Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Happy Days," a 1950s musical, is coming to Gibson County. Local teens at the Nite Lite Theatre will be singing and dancing their performance of the musical at the Milan Middle School auditorium on: Friday, June…
Jackson City Council approves budget, bids farewell to 5 members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday morning, and for some members, it was their final meeting. There were only two items on the agenda. The first one…
