FULL INTERVIEW: United Way's Tutor U, READ Team programs
Olivia Abernathy with United Way of West Tennessee's Office of Childhood Success joined our show to discuss the organization's Tutor U and READ Team programs. SEE ALSO: United Way West TN to…
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Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival returns to Selmer on Saturday
SELMER, Tenn. -- One community is revving up for the return of an annual festival. The 14th Annual Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival will take place on Saturday, June 10 in downtown Selmer. The festival is a yearly event held on…
MISSING: Haywood Co. Sheriff's Office searching for Darrell Carpenter
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, 40-year-old Darrell Carpenter was last…
Father's Day buffet to be offered at Natchez Trace State Park
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- This Father's Day, you can treat your dad or your favorite father figure to a meal at one of Tennessee's State Parks. A news release states that three state parks in Tennessee will offer Father's Day meals…
Red Wing Shoes opening soon in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Buchanan Realty Group announces a new business is set to open soon in north Jackson. Red Wing Shoes is expected to open later this summer at 907 Vann Drive in Jackson. A press release states Red Wing…
Madison County officials issue statements, school system responds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee says that funding will be going to the school system for school resource officers. Thursday afternoon, a news release was provided to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stating in part: "In reviewing the…
Multiple inmates speak about conditions inside Madison County Jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at the Madison County Jail say they are frustrated with what they say are poor living conditions. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter…
GG King National Invitational kicks off Friday
COUNCE, Tenn. -- Dozens of teams are preparing to grab their fishing rods and hit the water this weekend. Teams met up to check in for the third annual…
Church holds Vacation Bible School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is teaching children about the gospel through fun activities. Englewood Baptist Church held their annual Vacation Bible School. This event is always held in the month of June. Vacation Bible School activities have been…
Sales at ReStore helps house the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Jackson is a place that stays involved with the community in various ways. That includes giving homeowners and business owners a safe place to…
Navy article features Jackson native
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native was the highlight of a recent article published by the Navy. The article, created by Navy Office Of Community Outreach, features Petty…
Free class being hosted for kids by Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village have a schedule full of events planned this month in continuation of their summer programming. One of…
Gospel music fest to be held in July
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four days of gospel music is coming to downtown Jackson next month. The annual Jackson Sings the Gospel is set to be held in the Carl Perkins Civic Center in July from the 12th to the 15th.…
New Mediterranean café now open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Mediterranean café opened in Jackson. Taziki's Mediterranean Café is now open and serving its fresh, modern Mediterranean fare at its first Hub City location. It…
Highway 70 Yard Sale has begun
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The yearly Highway 70 Yard Sale is underway once again. The tables are set and filled with just about anything you can imagine. People are…
