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Info needed following Walgreens robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…

Rose Creek residents prep for additional storms

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Severe weather returned to West Tennessee, impacting some who were still recovering from deadly storms that struck on Friday. Wednesday, our crews headed to Rose Creek Road in McNairy County. Four of the nine people…

Legislators push bill to arm teachers as protests rise

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Students from coast-to-coast rose to the call for a walkout on Wednesday, and here in West Tennessee was not different. Students at Crosstown High School in Memphis put down their books to participate in the walkout, holding…

Union University president speaks to local club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club met for another luncheon. Wednesday, the club's guest was Union University's President Dub Oliver. Under his leadership, Union began and completed construction of The Logos, a new 54,000-square-foot library that opened in November…

FHU Theatre bringing two productions for April

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University Theatre is bringing two productions this April. According to a news release, the theatre will be putting on “Alabama Rain” and “Eurydice” beginning Tuesday, April 18 through Sunday, April 23. The news release says…

Madison County budget committee members meet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local county budget members met on Wednesday. The committee allocated grant money they received for different departments. Next week, the committee will start their budget hearings for all the departments in the county. The committee is also…

Jackson police investigate fatal weekend shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to JPD, officers were dispatched to 15 Gillman Lane around 2:41 p.m. on April 1. A news release says upon arrival, they…

Students provided free EKG screenings

JACKSON, Tenn. -- From heart disease to irregular heart beats, students are getting the opportunity to learn about their health. Electrocardiography is a medical test that has not been previously conducted at the Jackson-Madison County School System, but one…

March 2023's Hub City Hero named

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Hub City Hero has emerged for the month of March! The City of Jackson announced on Wednesday that Jackson native Katie Hale, who is a Board Member for the Scarlet Rope Project, earned the title.…

Storm shelters for April 5, 2023

The following have shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that they will be serving as a storm shelter for April 5, 2023: Carroll County  Bethel University's library at 105 Campus Drive in McKenzie Basement of the Huntingdon Fire Department in…

Local lodge announces winners of essay challenge

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local Elks Lodge has shared the winners of an essay challenge. Jackson's Elks Lodge #192 says the local winners of the 2022-2023 local Americanism essay are: Brandon Cooper, fifth grade at Arlington Elementary School Carlos Cruz,…

Gov. Lee requests federal assistance following storms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance for ten counties impacted by the recent tornadoes and severe storms. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following…

Already impacted areas prep for additional storms

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parts of West Tennessee are still recovering from the impact of Friday's storms, and now they're preparing for the storm threat coming Wednesday. With the storm threat coming, residents are preparing for what is to come despite…

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