Gibson County Fair returns for 167th year
TRENTON, Tenn. -- At the Gibson County Fair, fair goers are excited for the food and the rides. Everyone loves when the fair comes to town, but no one gets as…
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Final rehearsals for upcoming performances of 'The Wiz Jr.'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming performance by a local cast is sure to have you "ease on down the road." Final rehearsals were held Monday afternoon at The Ned as performers prepare for…
Surprise retirement party held for Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of well wishers attended a local mayor's official send off. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris celebrated 15 years of local service with a retirement reception. Friends, family,…
Jackson police implement new technology to increase efficiency
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department introduces groundbreaking technology. The new technology will help the community in a big way as well as make officers' jobs easier. JPD will be utilizing…
LIFELINE celebrates 75th anniversary, receives donation from The Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services receives a generous donation. Lifeline had a critical need, and the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation helped address it. Lifeline was recently presented with a financial…
Celebrity hairstylist discusses top trends for fall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebrity hairstylist discussed some of the top hair care trends for fall. Glen Coco works with an impressive roster of A-list clients, so it may come as…
Crockett County jail inmates transferred due to 'unsafe conditions,' low staff
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Conditions at a local jail have led to inmates being removed from the facility. According to Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce, inmates at the Crockett County jail have been transferred to the jail in Gibson County.…
'American Idol' alum Alex Miller to perform at Dyer Patriot Day Celebration
DYER, Tenn. -- A former "American Idol" contestant will be performing in Dyer to benefit the Toys for Tots program. Season 19 Contestant Alex Miller will take the stage at the Dyer…
Madison County Commissioners discuss tax rate changes at special-called meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special called Madison County Commission meeting was held Monday to discuss the tax rate. "We've had an issue with the state when we were doing the reappraisals,…
TDOT to halt lane closures for Labor Day holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is halting lane closures on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity from noon on Friday, September 2 until 6 a.m. on…
2 dead after possible murder-suicide in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people are dead following an incident in Martin over the weekend. The Martin Police Department says Camarri Harper and Marcetta Ross were found dead on North College Street early Sunday morning. Harper is an 18-year-old male…
Hundreds gather at funeral for THP Sergeant Lee Russell
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered to remember the life of a Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant who lost his life far too soon. "It's a sad day for law enforcement, but we…
Baseball Tournament Brings Teams From All Over to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The USSSA Tournament was held in Jackson over the weekend at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, with teams from all over, eager for a win and families ready to…
Police presence in two separate locations in east Jackson Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A busy day for Jackson police after WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters informed us of a police presence in two…
Jackson animal shelter expresses urgent need for dog homes
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local animal shelter expresses serious need for dog adoptions. According to the Jackson Animal Care Center, right now more than ever, they are in need of people interested in adopting a dog. The shelter currently has no more…
