'Breakfast for Babies' benefits March of Dimes for 12th year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it's raising money to help babies it's even more fulfilling. "The March of Dimes…
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Volunteers discuss fundraising for Imagination Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since 2004, the Imagination Library has mailed out more than 33 million books to kids up to age 5. "We're holding the first of nine regional round-table…
BREAKING: JMCSS Superintendent Eric Jones to resign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones announced Friday afternoon that he will resign. Jones' last day as superintendent will be June 30. He has served as superintendent since being selected March 21, 2017, by school board…
New TVA head says board right on coal plant closures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The new head of the Tennessee Valley Authority says a decision to shut down a Kentucky coal-fired power plant is the right one. The decision previously drew a critical tweet from President Trump. Jeff Lyash took…
School official: No evidence of threat at Liberty Tech after investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spokesperson for the Jackson-Madison County School System says there is no evidence of a threat at Liberty Technology Magnet High School after they investigated a note. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received numerous messages and calls…
Tennessee SRO accused of selling alcohol to teachers while on duty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A school resource officer in Tennessee is accused of selling an alcoholic mixture to teachers while on duty. The Tennessean reported Thursday that Metro Nashville police Officer Candace Steen was removed from West End Middle School…
New Empire 8 theater officially opens in Jackson
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The ribbon is cut and Jackson's newest movie theater, The Empire 8, is officially open. Phil Zacheretti is the President and CEO of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, and he…
JMCSS School Board holds April meeting, passes items
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for their April meeting. Thursday night, board members voted unanimously on all of their action items. Among the items passed were the…
Milan Police Dept. teaches community members about authorities at Citizen Police Academy
MILAN, Tenn. -- Local community members gathered to learn more about what police do. The ten-week course is all for the fourth annual Citizen Police Academy in Milan. Participants listened to…
U.S. Congressman David Kustoff visits Pope Elementary, speaks about financial literacy
NORTHEAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Pope Elementary had a special guest for financial literacy week on Thursday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the school to talk to students about the…
Serviceman's remains returned to West Tennessee after being missing for over 60 years
MILAN, Tenn. -- A family in West Tennessee is finally getting closure, decades after their loved one's death. Corporal Benjamin White Scott went missing in action during the Korean War. Thursday…
Tree planted in local park for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Jackson woman recognized for work with families
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual ceremony recognizes a woman who dedicated her career to working for victims' families. "It's important that we continue to let them know throughout the years,…
Baby born at 23 weeks goes home after months in hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we first met Sutton, he was a week old and weighed less than two pounds. "He was on the vent for breathing reasons, and he was…
