Building collapses near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local business collapses in Jackson. We received a tip shortly after 2 pm Saturday stating that a building had fallen near downtown. Our crews arrived to the scene at McCowat-Mercer…
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33rd African Street Festival continues in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.---One festival brings African culture to the Hub City in a unique way. Day two of the 33rd Annual African Street Festival happened today in Jackson. Today's events…
Hub City Flea Market returns this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn.---Hub City Flea Market returns to the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend with lots of unique finds. This month's market features vendors offering custom tees, handbags, shoes, ammo, baked goods, jewelry, hand-painted…
Local DAR to Commemorate Constitution Week
JACKSON, Tenn.---DAR to commemorate Constitution Week. Constitution Week is celebrated every year on September 17-23, and the Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) have events planned to honor this special time. The Jackson-Madison Chapter NSDAR invites…
33rd annual African Street Fest returns to its birth home
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Society of African American Cultural Awareness is holding their 33rd year of the African Street Festival. The African Street Festival brings African culture to the Hub…
Art Walk returns to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – It's the first Friday of the month so make sure you have on your best walking shoes! First Friday Art Walk made its monthly return in downtown Jackson. …
Aspell Women's Center opens during special ceremony
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special ribbon cutting was held in Hardin County to celebrate the opening of a new establishment that will be making a difference for women. In a…
Food drive for seniors held in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A food drive for seniors was held Friday at the West Madison Senior Center on Huntersville-Denmark Road in west Madison County. This food drive is for…
9 arrested amid ongoing drug investigation, says TBI
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Nine people have been arrested amid an ongoing and joint drug investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that over the last month, investigators have been targeting illicit drug activity in McKenzie, leading to the search of…
Missing Hardin County man found and arrested in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A missing man that's been on the run has been found and arrested. Donnie Padgett, 62, of Hardin County, had been missing for over a week before being…
Several fun events to take place this weekend
With a holiday weekend ahead, and good temperatures, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamon O'Daniel has a fun roadmap planned out that you can take advantage of. If you are near the…
1 injured, 1 in custody after alleged altercation at Jackson manufacturing plant
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An incident at a Jackson manufacturing plant leaves one injured and another behind bars. Friday morning, we were alerted that a possible altercation took place at Gerdau…
THP to increase enforcement during Labor Day weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding Tennesseans to make safe choices during the Labor Day weekend and holiday. According to a press release, THP will be increasing enforcement between Friday evening and Tuesday morning to help ensure…
UPDATE: 16-year-old Levi Raymer located
UPDATE (9/7/23): The Henry County Sheriff's Office confirms that Raymer has returned home. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating a runaway teen. …
JMCSS holds kickoff event for WeCARE program
JACKSON, Tenn. – Teachers and school faculty flocked to the Oman Arena for the WeCARE kickoff event Thursday afternoon. This event, held by the Jackson-Madison County School System, kicked off…
