Community wishes luck to local Olympian
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proud supporters of Meghan Roeder wished her good luck before she heads off to Orlando, Florida. Roeder leaves Saturday to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics…
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Funding secured for potential Workready facility
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and local leaders are taking steps to help workforce readiness. State Rep. Chris Todd says he has secured funding for planning a West Tennessee Workready Lab Facility. "Two hundred thousand…
Riverboat makes a stop in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- All aboard a unique expedition inspired by America's heartland and southern heritage! The American Dutchess docked in Hardin County on Thursday. The riverboat journey is a part of a seven day cruise traveling from Chattanooga…
City of Jackson announces Love Your Block grant winners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced the winners of the Love Your Block Grant. The city says the recipients of the Small Home Repair Grant include: Cartmell Street for painting, walkway/driveway repair and installation, porch repair, pressure washing…
The AMP kicks off free summer concert series on June 17
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music will fill the air in downtown Jackson this summer as The AMP kicks off its 2022 concert season. Eight free performances will take place at the award-winning, open-air…
Redemption Road Rescue to hold open house, estate sale this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue is getting ready for their annual open house. "This is our open house and we do this once a year and basically what the…
Jackson-Madison County Schools looks for changes after Uvalde
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is reevaluating is safety procedures after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The district says in the announcement that this begin with reinforced entry protocols to properly screen all…
Barricade in east Jackson leaves 1 dead
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department reports a man who barricaded himself in a home is dead. The department says that Glenn Pettway, who was out on bond from a 2018 murder…
Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
(AP) -- Police say a man who blamed his surgeon for ongoing pain after a recent back surgery bought an AR-style rifle hours before opening fire at a Tulsa medical office, killing the surgeon and three other people before fatally…
CMA Fest bans Confederate flag imagery at country music fest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The CMA Fest is prohibiting Confederate flag imagery at its four-day country music festival. The Country Music Association said in a statement to The Tennessean that the decision to enact the policy this year was based…
Pets Rock Fest coming to Jackson Fairgrounds on June 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…
House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing gun legislation in response to mass shootings by 18-year-olds in Texas and New York. The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on a bill that would raise the age limit for…
Depp and Heard face uncertain career prospects after trial
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury’s verdict that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed in their long-running public dispute over their brief marriage raises questions about whether they can overcome tarnished reputations. The decision on Wednesday capped a…
Tennessee Equality Project discusses fight for equal rights
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Pride Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke to a leader of an organization that advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ+ people in Tennessee.…
Salvation Army holds camp orientation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit has big goals this summer. The Salvation Army held their camp orientation Thursday night. Parents and kids came out to ask questions and learn more about camp. The Salvation Army has a goal of sending…
