Train and cement truck collide in Haywood County
STANTON, Tenn. -- A cement truck and a train collided in Stanton Wednesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a call around 4 Wednesday afternoon of a train hitting a cement truck in southwest…
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Lifeline Blood Services kicks of St. Patrick's Day with a special blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and help save a life. Lifeline Blood Services will host their "Luck of the Irish" themed blood drive this week. The blood…
Fundraiser for Inclusion Park to be held March 25
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit aimed to change the lives of those living in Carroll County. The Carroll County Inclusion Park is a non-profit organization with one mission: to help the children…
Head Start, Early Head Start taking applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If your little one is ready to learn, we have some details for you. Washington Douglass is having their Head Start/Early Head Start recruitment. Applications will be taken Tuesday,…
Luggage drive being held for foster kids
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local group is helping children in the foster care system in a unique way. The Haywood Leadership Class of 2023 is hosting a Luggage Drive to collect people's…
COVID-19 vaccine to be available one-day a week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is adjusting their hours for COVID-19 vaccinations. The department says effective next week, they will only be giving COVID19 vaccinations on Fridays for all age groups. The vaccine is recommended by…
FHU gains new music staff member
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has a new staff member. According to a news release, Dr. Michael Yopp has been hired to serve as an associate professor of music and as the director of FHU’s new jazz ensemble. Yopp is…
Walk With Ease coming to a close
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to exercising, a lot of people would rather workout with a friend. The South Jackson Community Center began a new program on February 6 called Walk…
Bill would allow vote regarding alcohol in several counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Do you live in Henry, Benton or Hardeman counties and want to change your city's laws regarding alcohol? You may soon get to cast a vote on the matter. Tuesday, in the Tennessee House, legislators passed a…
Crime Stoppers 03-15-23
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying two thieves who went to Lowe’s and stole a $800 motor bike. They went outside, cut the cable holding the mini bike, load it in the back of their car, and drove away. Would…
Community event to address fentanyl crisis, offer Narcan training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "crucial community event" is coming up to help spread awareness and educate residents. I.C.A.R.E. is hosting "Fighting Fentanyl Together" on Monday, March 20. The event will be an informational seminar focused on raising awareness and educating…
Police: Employee injured in Walmart stabbing, suspect in custody
UPDATE (3/20/23): Court records reveal details in north Walmart stabbing JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a person was injured in a stabbing at a local store. According to the Jackson Police Department,…
Women's History Month • Week 3
Dr. Sandra Dee MD, FACC Occupation Cardiologist at The Jackson Clinic and Fellow in the American College of Cardiology What's new at the Cardiology Dept. at The Jackson Clinic? The Jackson Clinic is growing to meet the patient demand for…
Jackson native Larry Lowrance announces run for Jackson City Council seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native has announced he will run for Jackson City Council. Larry Lowrance made the formal announcement at Rock-n-Dough Pizza in downtown Jackson Tuesday. Lowrance, who is…
Local group learns of Jackson's utility history
JACKSON, Tenn.--One group took a look at the history of the Hub City in a new way Tuesday. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met to learn about Jackson's utility history. At…
