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Students show appreciation to vets with cookout

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Veterans Day coming up, students at the Jackson Academic STEM Academy are doing what they can to show their appreciation. This year, the academy hosted a cookout for local vets with refreshments. Students and staff…

USJ students perform, provide goodies to local veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a local school honored local veterans with a special performance on Wednesday. The University School of Jackson's Concert Choir, USJ Band and USJ Visual Art students presented a veterans program at Jackson Meadow Senior…

TBI: All 4 missing kids located in Memphis

UPDATE: The TBI says all four children have been safely located in Memphis. Jamisha Thomas remains at large. EARLIER STORY: MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of Memphis police. The…

Leadership program meets to discuss Blue Oval City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A leadership program met to discuss big changes coming to West Tennessee. WestStar Leadership program hosted a Blue Oval City discussion in Jackson on Wednesday at the University of Tennessee Ag Research Center. The lunch-learn-leadership session…

Jackson Fire Department seeks new recruits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department wants you to join their team. The department is experiencing a staffing shortage due to many retirements. Like many employers nationwide, they too are struggling to…

Recruits sought for fire department's CARE Team

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Right now, the Jackson Fire Department has an average eight to 10 minute response time. But with your help, they can get that down to four minutes. The department is asking individuals within the city limits of…

Train Depot to be used for SOUL Collaborative program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson and theCO are giving a program a new home in the Hub City. The city's news release says the former N.C. & St. Louis Depot and Railroad Museum building will be the new…

Additional death, 61 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms that individual is a 53-year-old male who died November 8. A total of 314 Madison…

Mayor Conger discusses Ballpark at Jackson's future

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A decision has been made on if the city will have full control over the Ballpark at Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Marcos Santander spoke with local leaders, and…

Billy Dean performs concert at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A CMA and Grammy award winner headlined a fundraising concert. Let Them Be Little, an evening with Billy Dean was held at the Ned Tuesday evening. The concert benefits the Gibson County Carl Perkins Center for…

Over 900 flags displayed to honor various groups in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of American flags could be seen at the Flags of Freedom dedication ceremony on Tuesday. The Jackson Exchange Club displayed more than 900 flags to honor important groups such as children who have lost their…

Organization hosting Winter Package Giveaway for seniors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local businesses are coming together to help those in need. Floral Cakes in Jackson is hosting a donation event sponsored by the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The Winter Package Giveaway aims to provide senior citizens with…

Westview students treat veterans to music, breakfast

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Veterans joined students at a local high school for a music-filled breakfast. Westview High School Principal Jeromy Davidson says the early event was to ensure veterans could interact with students and enjoy the tributes that were…

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