Shortcake in the Park offers homemade treats, lemonade
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- In celebration of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Gibson County Sheriff's Office sponsored Shortcake in the Park Wednesday evening. Members of the Humboldt Boys…
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Jackson-Madison County Schools preps for inaugural gala
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is preparing for their inaugural gala. The gala will be held Thursday night at Union University. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King is…
Miss Volunteer America contestants visit Rotary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Volunteer America contestants paid a visit to the Jackson Rotary Club on Wednesday. Contestants got the chance to introduce themselves to Rotary members, and…
UT Gardens plant sell to be held Friday, Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual plant sale that brings thousands from all over the state is back and happening this weekend. The University of Tennessee Gardens Spring Plant Sale is…
Madison County COVID-19 cases remain low; 5 cases reported
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- COVID-19 cases in Madison County are staying on the decline. Amy Garner with West Tennessee Healthcare says in January, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 230 cases. As…
Recap of the May 3 election and what comes next
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams has a recap of Tuesday's election. The Republican Primary race for mayor of Chester County went to Barry Hutcherson, the incumbent. [gtx_elections…
Grow Your Own program sees results in West Tennessee
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A program launched last year is seeing results in West Tennessee. According to a news release, four students are now enrolled in the Grow Your Own program at Freed-Hardeman…
United Way pushes Unitas event to Aug. 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has moved Unitas to Aug. 18. The event recognizing the 80th anniversary of United Way will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Those who attend will get served a four-course…
Friends of Heart to host CARE Team training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart is hosting its first CARE Team training for Jackson's 4-Minute City Program. There will be three days of training from May 5 to May 7. Times include: May 5 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
TCAT appoints executive vice president for Blue Oval campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson has named its executive vice president for a new campus. According to a news release, Heath R. McMillian will assume the roll on May 9. He currently works as the…
TDOT continues bridge repair work throughout Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Back in the middle of April, the Tennessee Department of Transportation shut down a lane in each direction on Hollywood Drive to prepare the bridge work that's taking…
Nominations open for 2022 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are now open for the 2022 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards in the City of Jackson. The annual awards serve to honor those who take exceptional care of their…
May the 4th Be With You: Celebrate Star Wars Day in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fans can find ways to celebrate a popular film franchise in the Hub City on Wednesday. May 4th is informally recognized as Star Wars Day, where people across the globe come together to express their love for…
Julian Wiser wins Republican Primary for Madison County Sheriff
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff Republican Primary race came to an end Tuesday night. Republican candidate Julian Wiser has taken the Republican nomination for Madison County Sheriff in the upcoming general…
AJ Massey secures Republican nomination for Madison County Mayor
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- AJ Massey is officially the winner of the Republican Primary Madison County mayoral election. Massey's friends, family and supporters attended his live watch party Tuesday night. Massey says this is…
