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Madison County Commission prepares for monthly meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County commissioners met Thursday to discuss their role in the public-private partnership for the construction of two schools. Next Tuesday, the Madison County Commission will be voting on whether they will…

BREAKING: JMC School Board member submits resignation to board

JACKSON, Tenn.--A member of the Jackson-Madison County School Board has announced he's stepping down. School board member Morris Merriweather submitted his resignation Thursday evening at the monthly school board meeting. Board chairman James Johnson read from a letter Merriweather had…

First Lady Maria Lee visits Dream Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Lady of Tennessee visited a local nonprofit organization Thursday. The Dream Center invited First Lady Maria Lee to learn about their Jackson program It's all on behalf of her initiative "Tennessee Serves," which she works…

River communities react to flooding

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many who live along the Tennessee River in one county are preparing for the impacts of the rising flood waters. "A lot of people think it's just a tourist…

Isaac Lane celebrates Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Isaac Lane Elementary second grade teacher Dr. Calandra Williamson has worn a different t-shirt every day, representing a lesson in Black History. Thursday, she wore her sorority letters, Delta…

Florists feel the rush for Valentine's Day gifts

JAC KSON, Tenn. -- According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $27 billion in gifts for this year's Valentine's Day. Local business owners in Jackson are getting…

2 injured in Union City shooting Wednesday night

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that injured two men. According to a news release, officers were responding to a report of gunshots on Nash Street around 10 p.m. when two men were…

Fatal I-40 wreck backs up traffic for miles

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--It's been several hours after an accident Wednesday morning on I-40. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the crash involved two tractor-trailer trucks. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said…

Organization educates public on human trafficking

JACKSON, Tenn.-- According to the Polaris Project, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. "This has no borders. Sex trafficking has no borders," Scarlet Rope executive director Julanne Stone said. Scarlet…

What's New Wednesday: Hub City Deli

"I've always had a passion for food," said Peter Thomas, chef and owner of the new Hub City Deli in North Jackson. At age 16, Thomas began his 30 year journey in…

Lane College hosts author for read-in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College was the host for educator and author Juanita Austin on Wednesday. Austin brought her African-American literature read-in to the Cyber Cafe on the Historically Black College's campus. Austin,…

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