Local group raises awareness for cycling
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is looking to add more cycling awareness in the Hub City. The Jackson Bicycle Coalition is hosting a Social Cycling every last Friday of the month at 6…
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Tennessee Highway Patrol ups patrols along state highways
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. While some are gearing up to hit the road, one law enforcement agency is increasing patrols this holiday weekend. "We will certainly have…
Congressman David Kustoff talks rise in inflation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Prices on nearly everything are continuing to rise across the country. Congressman David Kustoff says if prices continue to increase, one of the his concerns is the Federal Reserve will increase…
Jackson police say suspect found after shots fired
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired. According to a news release, the Shotspotter Alert system alerted the department to shots being fired in the area of North Royal and East Forest Avenue…
TAG Truck Center to build new location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TAG Truck Center is moving to a new location. The center announced on Friday that a new dealership is being built along the interstate and Highway 70 at…
Memorial held at local veterans cemetery
PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A local observance kicked off Memorial Day weekend in West Tennessee. The Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Henderson County hosted another ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. Special guest speaker, retired Lt.…
UTM Memorial Day ceremony honors those who fight for our freedom
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin kicks off the Memorial Day weekend by recognizing the men and women that fight for our freedom. The 3rd Annual UTM Memorial Day Ceremony remembered…
Health department now offering Pfizer booster shots for kids ages 5-11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to children ages 5 to 11. Children are eligible to receive the CDC and FDA-approved booster shot…
'Business After Hours' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People got together to mix, mingle, and kick-off the summer. The Mid-South Pain Treatment Center, located in Greystone Square, sponsored the Business After Hours event for the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Thursday night. The center welcomed…
Health board looks at COVID-19 stats, budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health department officials met to discuss several topics. One of the topics discussed by the Jackson-Madison County Board of Health was budgeting. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
Duck stamp contest winner artwork goes on display
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A new set of artwork is now on display at Discovery Park of America. Photo Caption: (Left to right) Joan Howe, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency refuge ranger and Tennessee state coordinator for…
Meeting held to discuss Roe v. Wade in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting was held Thursday in Jackson to discuss Roe v. Wade potentially being overturned. Tennessee has a trigger laws in place that could make abortion…
Benton County inmate found unresponsive in cell
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office says an inmate was found unresponsive on Tuesday, May 24. The sheriff's office says Christopher Ellis was found around 5:30 p.m. during a routine check, and died despite help from jail…
West Tennessee city getting $500,000 grant
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local city has received an EPA grant to help it assess ways in cleaning up the community. On May 12, 2022, the Biden Administration awarded $254.5…
Pools around West Tennessee prepare to open
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Memorial Day being the unofficial start to the summer, you might be looking for a place to keep cool. Summer time means fun in the sun and fun at the pool. Many city pools are gearing…
