City of Jackson holds first Community Clean-Up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held its first Community Clean-Up Day event. The event was held Monday, and was aimed at…
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New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. This image provided by NASA shows a false color composite image of Jupiter obtained by…
Health department gives update on monkeypox, COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In early August, the Biden administration declared monkeypox as a public health emergency. On Friday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that the county had one confirmed monkeypox…
Wanted: 7,000 construction workers for Intel chip plants
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s largest-ever economic development project comes with a big employment challenge: how to find 7,000 construction workers in an already booming building environment when there's also a national shortage of people working in the trades. [caption…
Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after…
Public invited to join candlelight vigil for victims of overdose
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is being invited to remember victims of drug overdoses. A candlelight vigil is being held at Unity Park on South Highland Avenue on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m., according to a news release. “Overdose can…
Events the week of August 22, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 22 Roasted Bean Coffee Shop Opens (Jackson) Henry County Fair (Paris - Through August 27) Benton County Fair (Camden - Through August 27) Obion County Fair (Union…
Community's help sought in finding missing Jackson man
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community is being asked to stay on the lookout for a missing man. Jackie Edwards, 64, has been missing since Aug. 4, according to family. If anyone has seen him, they are asked to call…
Update: Circle of Hope Telethon raises $1.5 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For almost four decades, one organization has been raising funds. Organizers say is important in helping children and families here in West Tennessee. The 39th Annual 'Circles of Hope' telethon seen Sunday on WBBJ-TV, ABC 7 has…
Henderson Co. authorities warn residents of a new scam
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Local sheriff's department warns of a new scam. According to a Facebook post from the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, a new scam is making it's way around the Henderson Co. area by phone. Residents in the…
Auditions are still being held for "Sweeney Todd" at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions are still being held for an upcoming show. According to information from The Ned, auditions are still taking place for the upcoming performance of "Sweeney Todd." The…
Beloved Huntingdon mayor passes away
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. --A West TN mayor has passed away. The Town of Huntingdon is mourning the loss of Mayor Dale R. Kelley. Bethel University took to social media early this morning to announce…
Jackson Animal Shelter seeks homes for felines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a new furbaby... a Jackson shelter can help. According to the Jackson Animal Care Center's Facebook page, they are currently in need of placements for their feline population. Catastrophe- Male- 6…
Local health fair aims to help residents "Stay Well"
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated partnered with Cobb Institute and many others to provide residents with health resources. The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa…
Jackson organizations partner to clean up the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --Keep Jackson Beautiful and Jackson Sanitation teamed up to help keep the Hub city clean. The City of Jackson held their first Community Clean Up day. Residents had the chance…
