Liberty Tech holds 2022 graduation ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. The 2022 class of Liberty Technology Magnet high school walked across the stage Wednesday evening…
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TBI: Four arrested in Huntingdon after multi-agency drug investigation
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A drug investigation leading to the arrest of four people. The ongoing joint investigation was conducted by special agents with the Tennessee…
Government agency helps March storm victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Small Business Administration is encouraging many to apply for their loans. "Homeowners and renters are eligible to replace their real estate. Renters are eligible to replace their…
SwampStomp for a cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crawfish lovers get ready to satisfy your taste-buds while helping a cause. News/Talk 101.5 is partnering with Cajun Cookers to bring you the SwampStomp. There will be crawfish…
Official wants swimmers to practice safety in the water
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Ahead of Lexington's Swim Day at Beech Lake and in honor of National Water Safety Month, Beech River Watershed Development Authority Director Keith Wish shared the importance of…
Efforts underway to prep workforce for Blue Oval City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workforce development preparations are already underway ahead of Blue Oval City. A panel discussion was held Wednesday, with people throughout West Tennessee coordinating those developments for students…
Liberty High School’s Class of 2022 graduates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_0TFVXWJHY JACKSON, Tenn. — Seniors in the 2022 class of Liberty Tech High School walked across the stage Wednesday evening for graduation. Their commencement was held at the Oman Arena. And for those who could not attend in-person., the ceremony was…
Organization asks for hour of pay to help community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Habitat for Humanity in Jackson is asking for the community to pitch in. During the month of May, the organization is asking volunteers to donate an hour…
'This was senseless,' JPD chief addresses last month's shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was an update on a double homicide that occurred on April 29. On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals confirmed that an arrest had been made in the shooting that…
Rock & Roll, comedy show combo to come to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you need a mix of Weird Al Yankovic, and 1980s cover band and a comedian in one, but in Jackson? If so, make sure May 21 is clear. At 6:30 p.m., the Jack Willhite Rock &…
Jackson Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's oldest civic organization awarded scholarships to a few students reaching for higher education. The Jackson Rotary Club presented their 2022 scholarship recipients on Wednesday. In the club's 24th year to present annual scholarships, each student received…
Truck catches fire at north Madison County gas station
THREE WAY, Tenn. – There was a truck fire at a gas station in north Madison County on Wednesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first heard of the fire around noon.…
Local school gets special delivery via helicopter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department helps make a special delivery to a local school. Community Montessori was donated a microscope via helicopter. The donation was scheduled in the fall,…
RIFA joins with groups for National Stamp Out Hunger food drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is partnering with United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers for the National Stamp Out Hunger food drive. "We are here today…
Jeremy Simmons named Liberty Tech girls basketball coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new name is leading the girls of the Liberty Technology Magnet High School basketball team to victory. According to a news release, Jeremy Simmons has been named the head coach. The release says that Simmons comes…
