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Carl Perkins Center marks 40 years of helping children

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse marked 40 years of service on Friday. Rep. Chris Todd and Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant presented a proclamation to center leaders in honor of 40…

31 women honored for contributions to community

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The women that impact the City of Jackson were honored for their service. In honor of Women's History Month, the city recognized 31 influential women in the community. "The women chosen…

JPD: Two injured in Jackson apartment shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot at an apartment complex Thursday night. Around 8:15 p.m. on March 17, officers responded to Royal Arms Apartments at 1580 North Royal Avenue. When they arrived, two individuals…

Tennessee guard members safe despite Russian reports

(AP) -- Three current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard are safe and accounted for, despite a Russian newspaper’s false report that the men were killed while fighting in Ukraine. All three men named in a Russian news…

South Jackson recycling containers move to new location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new location for recycling drop-offs in south Jackson. The containers formerly located at Lowe's on South Highland Avenue have now moved to Malesus Park. According to the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, they…

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian capital and outskirts of Lviv

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces are pressing their assault Ukrainian cities, striking on the outskirts of the capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv, as world leaders push for an investigation of the Kremlin’s repeat attacks on civilian…

Redbone's celebrates St. Patrick's Day outside

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redbone's celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a parking lot party Thursday. Community members got a chance to dress up in green, eat crawfish, experience a live musical performance and much more. "It's great. I enjoy it…

LIFELINE hosts 'Share a Pint' Blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services celebrated St. Patrick's Day by hosting their "Share a Pint" Blood Drive. Staff members wore green, had green decor in the office, as well as special treats. LIFELINE's Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach says they…

Community shares voice on parks, recreation plan

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Community members let their voices be heard on Thursday. Representatives with an architect company presented the 10 year parks and recreation plans for Henderson County. Community members got a chance to look at the layouts, do a…

Heavy police presence seen near Royal Arms

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence at an apartment complex in east Jackson on Thursday. The heavy police presence was near Royal Arms Apartments. Not much is known about the incident at this time. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults. The request Thursday is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s request earlier…

Crash along Highway 412 under investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating a car crash that occurred along US Highway 412. Thursday morning, two male drivers were rushed to the hospital after being involved in a head-on collision. Their condition is now unknown. Both cars…

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