Community wishes luck to local Olympian
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proud supporters of Meghan Roeder wished her good luck before she heads off to Orlando, Florida. Roeder leaves Saturday to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics…
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Funding secured for potential Workready facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and local leaders are taking steps to help workforce readiness. State Rep. Chris Todd says he has secured funding for planning a West Tennessee Workready Lab Facility. "Two hundred thousand…
Riverboat makes a stop in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- All aboard a unique expedition inspired by America's heartland and southern heritage! The American Dutchess docked in Hardin County on Thursday. The riverboat journey is a part of a seven day cruise traveling from Chattanooga…
City of Jackson announces Love Your Block grant winners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced the winners of the Love Your Block Grant. The city says the recipients of the Small Home Repair Grant include: Cartmell Street for painting, walkway/driveway repair and installation, porch repair, pressure washing…
The AMP kicks off free summer concert series on June 17
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music will fill the air in downtown Jackson this summer as The AMP kicks off its 2022 concert season. Eight free performances will take place at the award-winning, open-air…
Redemption Road Rescue to hold open house, estate sale this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue is getting ready for their annual open house. "This is our open house and we do this once a year and basically what the…
Jackson-Madison County Schools looks for changes after Uvalde
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is reevaluating is safety procedures after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The district says in the announcement that this begin with reinforced entry protocols to properly screen all…
Barricade in east Jackson leaves 1 dead
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports a man who barricaded himself in a home is dead. The department says that Glenn Pettway, who was out on bond from a 2018 murder…
Pets Rock Fest coming to Jackson Fairgrounds on June 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…
Tennessee Equality Project discusses fight for equal rights
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Pride Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke to a leader of an organization that advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ+ people in Tennessee.…
Salvation Army holds camp orientation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit has big goals this summer. The Salvation Army held their camp orientation Thursday night. Parents and kids came out to ask questions and learn more about camp. The Salvation Army has a goal of sending…
Jackson police arrest eight men in Muse Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a Facebook post from the Jackson Police Department, eight men have been charged with indecent exposure, along with other charges. Between May 20 and May 22,…
HCMC brings back Junior Volunteer program
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is bringing back the Junior Volunteer program. The program is open to those 14 and older with a "C" grade point average or better. You can find an application for the program…
1972 time capsule unearthed in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A piece of Jackson history was unearthed on Wednesday. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial held a ceremony in Muse Park to dig up a time capsule from 50 years ago. The…
3 Jackson-Madison County students awarded scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson-Madison County students have been awarded a scholarship. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association says the three students earned the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship. “I am humbled and honored to have this scholarship bear…
