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2nd annual Honoring Haywood's Heroes held on Friday

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local heroes were honored ahead of Independence Day. Haywood County Mayor David Livingston invited residents, first responders and politicians out for the second annual Honoring Haywood's Heroes. "Today we are…

Madison County inmates to receive silicone wedding bands

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While traditional metal wedding rings aren't permitted in inmate facilities, a local partnership is creating a new way for inmates to show their commitment to their spouse. 731 investigations and…

Babe Cave holds grand opening in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- There's a cutting edge new business in a local town. The Babe Cave celebrated their grand opening on Friday. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the doors opening for guests, family, and…

Sea of Lights held for first responder

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Sea of Lights was held for a first responder who served those in Crockett and Gibson counties and died unexpectedly in late June. First responders from the…

WIC participants in Madison County can get fresh fruit, veggies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women, infants and children have fresh access to local farmers markets. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department launched the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program on Friday. Through this program, WIC participants can get fresh fruits and veggies…

Firework sales point to well lit skies this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The skies will soon be colored red, white and blue. And there are a few things to remember this Fourth of July. Danielle Gartman and Erin Buhrmann with Deco Quality Fireworks says they have started to see…

Trenton police say woman killed, man injured in shooting

TRENTON, Tenn. – Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson says a woman is dead and a man injured following a shooting. The chief confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Trenton police were sent to a home on Narrow Gauge Road…

UT Martin history professor honored for Civil War scholarship

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local professor received a big honor. University of Tennessee at Martin history professor Dr. Timothy B. Smith has received the Frank E. Vandiver Award of Merit. This award honors his contributions to the historiography of the…

Camp kids perform at TR White Sportsplex

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a camp full of artistic expression, and kids were able to show them off Thursday. The TR White Mid-Summer Camp Program held performances by its kids at the TR…

Jackson company gives away free Constitutions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Independence Day, a local company is making sure the community is aware of their rights. Tennessee Industrial Printing is giving away free copies of the United States…

Library gives Jacksonians platform to share their story

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is your story? The library wants share it! The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program with the theme "What's Your Story, Jackson?" To get everyone involved, the library is letting Jacksonians share their…

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