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Day two of softball tournament held in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, the second day of the Sarah Beth Whitehead Memorial Softball Tournament kicked off at the Jackson Sportsplex. John Whitehead created this tournament in 2008 to honor his daughter…

'Fierce Femmes' panel held at local college

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Women's History Month, a local college is hosting two events. Jackson State Community College will host two public events during its 13th annual Women's History…

City of Jackson elections to be in early May

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Election time in the City of Jackson is in early May, bringing the chance for change in several positions. The sample ballot shows six mayor candidates, Ray Condray, Scott…

LIFELINE hosting 'Luck of the Irish' blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate St. Patty's Day by saving a life! LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting their "Luck of the Irish" themed blood drive this week. The blood drive is taking…

Prayer Circle visits Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of local pastors were invited to City Hall to pray for the City of Jackson and its' employees. The prayer circle began at the height of…

Man found guilty for 3 counts of rape of child

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man has been found guilty of three counts of rape of a child. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 31-year-old Joshua Pewitte was indicted in…

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…

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…

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