3rd annual Veterans Outreach held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Veterans Program held a Veterans Outreach on Friday. All veterans were encouraged to attend. The veterans were offered various forms of assistance, as well as…
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Jackson Boxing Club honors previous coach with new sign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One boxing club in Jackson has been reopened under a name that is familiar to the local Hub City boxing world. Friday, this gym officially unveiled a new sign…
Volunteers work to help the 'wild cats' of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local residents are volunteering to help some community fur babies. Wild cats, also known as feral cats, have gathered in colonies throughout the Hub City…
Union to host workshop centered on handling grief
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is hosting an upcoming workshop designed to help those dealing with grief. A professional grief therapy workshop will be held at Union University on…
88 Haywood High seniors achieve Ready Graduate status
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Haywood High School's Class of 2023 is already achieving great things, even before their graduation. According to a news release, 88 seniors from the school earned their Ready Graduate status, making it the highest number of…
City of Jackson reveals plans for Recycling Convenience Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians could be one step closer to curbside recycling. The City of Jackson is taking steps to go green, and residents may soon have a designated area to…
2 people injured in crash near Crockett & Haywood County line
CROCKETT & HAYWOOD COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning. The crash happened on Highway 79 near the Crockett and Haywood County line. Our WBBJ…
Freed-Hardeman University to hold homecoming activities next week
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University will host its homecoming activities next week. Kicking off Sunday, November 6, the week will feature a variety of events for students, staff, families and alumni to…
Meth charge leads to 12+ years in prison for Hardin Co. woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardin County woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz announces 31-year-old Bridget Nicole Bickings has been sentenced for conspiring with others to possess with the intent to distribute…
First ever Rockabilly 5K runs through Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local wellness center hosted a fitness event. The LIFT Wellness Center in downtown Jackson held a Rockabilly Run 5k Thursday evening. The runners started a block behind…
Art, choir blended together at West Tennessee school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art and music were brought together during a unique event Thursday evening. Jackson-Madison County Schools hosted an Art & Choir Showcase at Liberty High School. The…
McKenzie mayoral candidates interview for 2022 election
Two candidates are in the running for mayor of McKenzie: Current Mayor Jill Holland and her opponent, Ryan Griffin. When asked about what experience they had, they said: Jill Holland "Well,…
Voting rally held to encourage participation in election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held an early voting rally. The president of the Jackson-Madison County Chapter, Harrell Carter believes every vote will…
Jackson Rockabillys share excitement for 2023 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys are prepping for a big season in the 2023 Summer League. This will be the first summer collegiate team to be in Jackson. President and CEO…
2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn. According to JPD, 32-year-old James Brown and 20-year-old Keyanna Massengill were taken into…
