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 &…
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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,…
Tennessee Attorney General Slatery won't seek another term
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery says he won’t seek another eight-year term as the state’s top legal counsel. FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019 file photo, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery,…
Tennessee man freed after 30 years in prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who served 30 years of a life sentence for the fire that killed his girlfriend is now free. A judge vacated his murder conviction, declaring that 65-year-old Claude Garrett “has shown actual innocence.”…
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…
US inflation dips from 4-decade high but still causing pain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation slowed in April after months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households. A customer pumps gas at an…
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…
Crockett County authorities warn of recent vehicle burglaries
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. According to the department, they've received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, especially in the Crockett Mills and Friendship area. Residents are…
Inside the manhunt for an escaped murder suspect and jailer
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Marshals and sheriff’s deputies led an 11-day manhunt for an Alabama murder suspect and jailer who were heavily armed and preparing for a shootout when they were captured. Vandenburgh County Sheriff Dave…
US overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, setting another tragic U.S. record. That translates to roughly one overdose death every 5 minutes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday released provisional…
Arts Backstage held in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council hosted their annual Arts Backstage in downtown Jackson! Executive Director Lizzie Emmons says it's the organization's only big event to celebrate local art created right here…
New service now offered at North Hospital in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is upgrading its services list. West Tennessee Healthcare held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their North Hospital location, which is now offering orthopedic services. Deann Thelen, the Vice President and CEO of the Jackson-Madison…
History of Bemis Auditorium taught at library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members came together to learn more about local history. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met at the Jackson-Madison County Library to learn about the Bemis Auditorium. Bemis Historical Society Chairman Joel Jackson says the auditorium was…
