Battle of Badges sees first responders compete to give blood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders are heroes year round. However, it is time to see who is the most heroic with LIFELINE Blood Service's Battle of the Badges. "Battle of…
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New variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated, including booster shots, as he seeks to quell concerns over the newly identified coronavirus variant named omicron. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="9cf44c792130db868663cb1a50156b4259e23bdd" vtitle="New variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden…
Jackson City Council to gather for special called meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council has called for a special meeting on Tuesday. Speculation is that they will be discussing a possible new industrial park, and steps to acquire more land for the park. Officials tell WBBJ 7…
UT Martin to hold fall commencement in 3 parts
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding its fall commencement in three parts. UT Martin announced on Monday that the three in-person ceremonies will be held at 6…
FedEx driver questioned about hundreds of packages in woods
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say they have questioned a FedEx driver after hundreds of packages were recently found in a wooded area north of Birmingham, Alabama. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon says investigators have spoken with security personnel for…
Lock in: Dozens stuck in England's highest pub after storm
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest pub are getting a longer stay than they bargained for after the building was cut off by a blizzard. (Photo from The…
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
Golf pioneer Lee Elder has died at the age of 87. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and he paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. Elder made…
Health department to mark World AIDS Day with community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local health department is inviting the community to mark World AIDS Day together. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a ceremony on Dec. 1 to recognize those who have died because of AIDS. The…
Jackson's STAR Center to expand services across the state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is teaming up with an organization to make life a bit smoother for those with disabilities. The STAR Center is implementing accessible assisted living tools to make things easier for people with disabilities…
Deals continue at local businesses for Cyber Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local stores continue to keep the hot deals and super savings going. With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales, several shops are making sure online shoppers get a chance…
Williams Auditorium announces Christmas concert series
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Three holiday-themed concerts are coming to Williams Auditorium in Henderson this December. On Friday, December 3, A Motown Christmas will feature a high-energy show with Motown classics mixed with holiday favorites. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. At 7…
Jury picked for Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Two years after Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide behind bars, a jury has been picked in New York City to determine whether Ghislaine Maxwell was his puppet or accomplice. Twelve jurors and six alternates will hear Maxwell’s case,…
Martin police investigate home invasion, robbery at gunpoint
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is investigating a break-in over the weekend. According to a police report, an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Manley Drive around 7:51 pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, the officer spoke…
Woman allegedly punched flight attendant, pulled hair; arrested in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a passenger on a Spirit Airlines flight allegedly punched a flight attendant and pulled another attendant’s hair before being subdued. Spirit Airlines spokeswoman Nicole Aguiar says Nashville International Airport police removed the passenger for…
Shoppers find last minute deals as Black Friday Weekend comes to an end
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers are wrapping up their weekend spending, along with wrapping up some of those purchases. Some shoppers spent days looking for the perfect gifts, while others have found just about…
