Man found after fleeing from law enforcement
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man has been apprehended after escaping the police in handcuffs. Early Wednesday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of a search going on in Rutherford.…
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Dinner held to support West Tennessee camp
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A special fundraiser was held Wednesday to benefit an upcoming camp. Freed-Hardeman University held a fundraising meal to raise funds for their Mid-South Youth Camp. Past campers and…
FHU breaks enrollment record once again
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has once again set an enrollment record. A news release says this is the third consecutive year that a record has been set for the spring semester.…
Fire department installs signs for emergencies, smoke detectors
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department will install a new address sign for you so that they can easily spot your residence in case of an emergency. The…
New plans announced for Blue Oval City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New plans about the Blue Oval City have been announced. On Wednesday, leaders throughout West Tennessee gathered online to hear the next steps in the preparation of Blue…
The Ned reveals upcoming performance season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local performance venue reveals a list of upcoming performances. The Ned welcomed Jackson media partners on Wednesday for Media Appreciation Day. The upcoming 2023-24 season will include…
Nite Lite Theatre bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Milan
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…
Black History Month • Week Two
Harrell Carter Occupation Civil Rights Activist; West Tennessee NAACP Area Director; President of the Jackson-Madison County Branch President What’s new at the JMC NAACP Branch? A recent election of some new executive committee members…
Conger holds ribbon cutting for campaign office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger held a ribbon cutting for his campaign office for his mayoral candidacy. Conger has announced his plan to run for Jackson mayor once again.…
Student art exhibit open at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can support local college artists through an art exhibit. The Ned is hosting the UpstARTS! Collegiate Student Art Exhibition this month. The art is being featured in…
University offering free class on blues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is hosting the Blues at Lambuth, Master Class Series. The free weekly music education program started Tuesday and will run through April 4…
Roads, child care, budget: Tennessee 2023 State of the State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his fifth State of the State speech on Monday night. Lee…
Monthly council meeting brings changes for the city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting took place on Tuesday, with many many topics addressed during a two hour period. One of the first items of business was to induct the…
GALLERY: Fire leaves home a total loss in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a house fire on Tuesday. Members from the Madison County Fire Department and Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to…
UPDATE: Amber Alert issued for two Jackson teens
UPDATE (2/8/23): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms Taveion and Traveion Rogers have been found safe in Jackson. Felicia Wilson has turned herself in and is now in custody. UPDATE (2/7/23): JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says…
