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Pence distances himself from Trump as he eyes 2024 campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Pence spent more than four years standing in President Donald Trump’s shadow, refusing to criticize or allow sunlight between them. But as the former vice president lays the groundwork for a potential presidential campaign, Pence…

Fans gather at local bar for NCAA Tournament

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mulligans invited fans of the NCAA Tournament to come out and support the local teams for March Madness. The WBBJ Team talked to local residents to hear their opinions on…

"Peter Pan" bids farewell to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. ---The Hub City's trip to Neverland is coming to an end. The Ballet Arts Jackson had their last "Peter Pan" performance this afternoon. This was its annual spring performance. The…

Incident near local hotel prompts heavy police presence

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight incident occurs near a local hotel. According to information received from some of our WBBJ tipsters, an incident occurred in the area around the Econo Lodge located at 1890 US-45 Bypass. The event required a…

The South Carroll Utility District issues Boil Water Notice

The South Carroll Utility District has experienced a water main break which resulted in a significant loss of pressure in the drinking water system. As a precautionary measure, they are asking customers located north of Dollar Hill road to boil…

One company is feeding the West TN community

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee company is feeding the community one chicken at a time. "Tyson is very big on supporting our communities in so many different ways, feeding the…

Local ceremony celebrates West TN poets

JACKSON, Tenn.-- One local organization is celebrating poetry competition winners. The Griot Collective of West Tennessee held a ceremony at the ComeUnity Cafe. Close to forty students from elementary through high school…

Ready for some board games, visit JMC Library

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local library offering game nights. According to information received from the Jackson-Madison County Library, they will now be offering game nights. The game nights will be held two nights a week on every first and third Thursday…

High speed chase under investigation

MADISON CO., Tenn. -- High speed chase under investigation. We were alerted by two of our Wbbj-7 Eyewitness News tipsters of a high speed chase that occurred overnight. The sources tell us that…

Seuss fans prepare! Auditions coming up for musical

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Lights Up! Theatre Co. will hold auditions for an upcoming show. According to information from Lights Up! Theatre Co., auditions will be held for the upcoming show, "Seussical Jr." Lights Up! Theatre Co. says this production will be…

Half-priced adoptions being offered at local shelter

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Is your family looking for a furry new addition? In honor of St. Patrick's Day this week, the Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting a shelter-wide adoption event on Saturday. There will be half-priced adoption fees…

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