Festival being held to help West Tennessee's homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual local festival is being held for the homeless community. Krewfest is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 29. This will be Krewfest's third event. There will…
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Genetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity
Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that may have helped them survive the Black Death make us more susceptible to certain diseases today. It's a prime example of the way germs shape us over time, scientists…
Tips to help those with dementia get through Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has shared tips to everyone have a dementia-Friendly Halloween. “Like with many other traditions, there are adaptations families can make to help their relatives living with dementia have a safe and enjoyable…
Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, erasing decades of academic progress and widening racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest…
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67. [caption id="attachment_1225886"…
Two mayors send letter about roads to TDOT
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The mayor of Jackson has reached out to state legislatures about the road conditions in Jackson. Friday, Mayor Scott Conger and Mayor Jim Strickland joined together to send…
Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Monday to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd just as jury selection was about to begin. Another former officer waived his right to a jury trial, setting…
Virtual academy to offer enrollment through Union
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A first of its kind partnership has become available for Jackson-Madison County School System students. According to a news release, the school system's K-12 CyberSchool Jackson Academic STEAM Academy will partner…
Children to able to audition for 'Peter Pan Jr.'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The chance to be in the Peter Pan story is coming up! The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center Children and Teen Theatre say they will be holding auditions in early November for "Peter Pan…
Tennessee emergency agency director named to national post
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The head of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has been named to a national post. TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan is the new president of the National Emergency Management Association for a term of one year. The…
AC/DC's Brian Johnson writes about his Cinderella lives
Before he began tearing the roof off arenas as lead singer of hard rock icon AC/DC, Brian Johnson was fixing roofs. FILE - Brian Johnson of AC/DC performs with the Foo Fighters at "Vax Live: The…
THP: Sunday morning crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It has been confirmed that one person was killed during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol released a crash report stating that a Ford Freestar and a Hyundai Sonata collided while traveling on State…
Events this week in West Tennessee: Oct. 24-30
Don’t miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Pumpkin patches (click here) Haunted attractions (click here) Trunk or Treats (click here) Thursday, October 27 "Sweeney Todd" @…
Two-vehicle wreck slows traffic in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a multi-car crash that happened in north Jackson Sunday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a call about the crash just after 6:30 p.m.…
Local organization empowers youth to share their talents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art is a form of expression and one organization placed a special emphasis on the impact of art through an event called "Jackson's Artistic Youth." The event allowed children…
