Local church celebrates St. Nicholas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church held their annual St. Nicholas festival Saturday. Father Matthew Snowden with St. Nicholas Orthodox Church says it's a way of celebrating the patron of their parish, a…
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Local high school raises funds for band, color guard
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local school raised funds during a fun event Saturday. A breakfast with Santa was hosted by the South Side High School band and color guard to raise funds so…
Over 200 students graduate from local university
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a big day for students graduating from a local university. Union University students put on their caps and gowns Saturday for the 2019 fall commencement ceremony. About 287 students…
UTM rodeo student, coach dies at 23
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced the death of one of its students. Friday, the athletics department announced 23-year-old Ashley Brooks, a graduate student and rodeo team coach,…
Tree of warmth helps the cold
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local theater leaders are helping those out in the cold through a tree of warmth. This Christmas tree in front of the Ned has hats, gloves and scarves hanging as…
Roads, highways close due to construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers need to be aware of major road closures of busy roads and highways that may impact your holiday shopping this weekend. Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6…
State park shows off magnificent light display
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A well-known state park lights up with holiday spirit. Colorful displays covered much of Chickasaw State Park for their annual park lighting. "It's really fun to do. Each year, you'll talk to someone who has seen…
Celebrity visits local college for meet and greet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members met a celebrity at a local college Friday. Radio personality and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley was at Jackson State Community College Friday morning, meeting and greeting everyone from…
City responds to residents' complaints about garbage piles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some residents are fed up with seeing trash piling up in their street. All that's left from this big pile of trash is a fidget spinner, parts of sunglasses…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News staff ring bells for Salvation Army
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may have seen a few familiar faces at big retail stores today. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchors Moe Shamell, Brittany Kyles,…
Local county rallies to buy $90,000 in Christmas presents
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A community came together to buy more than $90,000 in Christmas presents. This weekend, parents of 675 kids are Christmas shopping at the National Guard Armory in Crockett County.…
New business opens up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business has opened up in Jackson. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday at the new Hill Law on North Highland Avenue. The Jackson Chamber joined Tamara Hill, owner of Hill Law, for the ceremony.…
Jackson police seek public assistance in shoplifting investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a shoplifting at Walmart on South Highland Avenue. Police say the incident happened November 13. Surveillance video shows a woman…
Liberty football coach, teacher resigns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has confirmed Liberty Technology Magnet High School teacher and football coach Orentheus Taylor has resigned. The district says Taylor has worked in the school system for two and a half years, and…
Missing Haywood County woman found alive in Mississippi
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Investigators in Haywood County have confirmed a woman reported missing this week has been found in Mississippi. Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett confirmed 92-year-old Mary Lou Philpot was found alive Friday morning. No other details on where…
