Jackson Comic Expo receives great turnout
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One event in the Hub City is making a triumphant return for a good cause. It's been over three years since the city of Jackson has had a comic expo.…
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Hundreds participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents walked at a local campus Saturday to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. Loved ones, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from around West Tennessee gathered at Union University Saturday morning for…
WBBJ Sports Anchor Alex Northcut gets dunked
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Alex Northcut had a little bit of fun Friday afternoon before high school football. Alex joined several city and county officials at the Blue…
Local health officials raise awareness for SIDS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This October health officials are raising awareness for sudden infant death syndrome. Officials say infants in Tennessee die every year from sleep-related causes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should keep…
Neighbors reflect on recent fatal shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…
Suspect in custody after 1 killed, 1 injured in morning shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed an individual is in custody after a fatal shooting Friday morning. "This morning around 10:23 a.m., police responded to Fairway Boulevard and Winding Creek in reference to…
Former NFL player speaks to Bolivar Central High School students
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A former professional football player talked to local students about following their dreams Friday. Former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn spoke to Bolivar Central High School students Friday morning. "I…
Food Truck Friday raises money for breast cancer research
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few Jackson celebrities make a splash for a good cause. The Jackson Police Department held their third annual Blue Backing Pink fundraiser Friday, raising money for breast cancer research.…
Library grant will provide WiFi to local apartment complexes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "21st century libraries have to think outside the door, outside the box, outside the wall," Jackson-Madison County Library Director Dinah Harris said. And thanks to a grant, the Jackson-Madison County Library…
Arlington Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 100 students walked to school Friday morning at Arlington Elementary School for National Walk to School Day. Teachers say the short trip has several meanings for the students…
Dyer Co. man sentenced to 12 years on gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyer County man has been sentenced to serve 12 years on federal gun and drug-related charges. Deangelo Liggons, 36, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm, according to a…
1 dead, 1 injured in north Jackson shooting, suspect in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed one person is dead and another injured after a shooting Friday morning in north Jackson. Police say a suspect in the shooting is in custody. The shooting happened Friday around 10:30 a.m. on…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library receives $10,000 grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has plans to add more technology to its collection after receiving a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The grant will also allow the library to work with Jackson Energy…
L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant awarded to 11 educators
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local credit union has donated thousands of dollars to West Tennessee teachers. Leaders Credit Union presented $1,000 grants to 10 finalists at the Jackson Country Club Thursday evening. It's all a…
Jackson residents gather to discuss healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors, physicians and concerned citizens gathered in Jackson to discuss healthcare. A public hearing was held at the Jackson-Madison County Library Thursday afternoon, regarding Governor Bill Lee's Medicaid block grant proposal. Tennessee…
