Church celebrates Friend Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, family and loved ones gathered Sunday at Skyline Church of Christ to join in prayer and sing songs of praise celebrating Friend Day with all those who attended.…
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Pickwick Dam to be reinforced against earthquakes
PICKWICK DAM, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin reinforcing the Pickwick Dam against earthquakes this fall. WAAY-TV reports that the reinforcement will cost about $150 million and require about one million tons of rock and sand.…
A West Tennessee church unveils new historical marker
MCLEMORSEVILLE, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating 152 years of existence as well as the unveiling of a historical marker. Church members along with city officials gathered at the Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Nelson Falls said Sunday was…
Customers catch bargains at a local consignment sale despite rain
JACKSON, Tenn--Sunday afternoon consisted of damp grounds, rain and umbrellas in hand. Despite these conditions loyal customers still showed up at the Jackson Christian School to the Semi-Annual Consignment Sale. "There's actually more people here than I expected to see,"…
Brown Ruritan Club sells stew to benefit community
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Brown Ruritan Club held a stew sale Saturday. The stew sold contained beef, chicken, vegetables, and tomato based products. Erwin White, president of the Brown Ruritan Club, says the stew is the main fundraising activity for…
43rd annual Beautillion Scholarship Ball awards scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson area high school students were selected for college scholarships on Saturday. Saturday's 43rd annual Beautillion Scholarship Ball was run by Links Incorporated. The organization consists of women of color, dedicated to sustaining the cultural and economic…
Volunteers, church members perform community service projects
JACKSON, Tenn. - Members with a local church offered aid to their community. More than 300 volunteers and church members from West Jackson Baptist Church moved across Jackson to conduct community service…
Overturned semi-truck off Highway 412 leads to rescue
WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - A crash in Madison County turned into a rescue, as first responders spent hours trying to free a driver from a wrecked vehicle. A semi-truck crashed and overturned on Highway 412 Saturday, leaving the driver…
Runners gather for 47th annual Andrew Jackson Marathon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Andrew Jackson Marathon hosted runners for the 47th time Saturday morning. The course offered races in both half and full marathons around the city of Jackson. "This is…
Man gets life in prison in shooting death of Memphis teen mother
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for shooting into a crowd and killing a teen mother near historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The Shelby County district attorney's office says…
TDOT Road Work I-40, April 6-7
There will be road work on I-40 the weekend of April 6-7 in Madison County. TDOT Road Work I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and…
Man captured after leading police on car chase, flipping car off Old Medina Rd
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A man was allegedly speeding and led police on a car chase on Old Medina Road Friday night, and a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer witnessed it. "He…
'Butterfly's Embrace' hosts fundraiser for siblings of children lost at birth
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local program its hosting its first fundraising event. The event called "The Gathering: A Casual Cocktail" was held at White Oak Farms in Medina. The West Tennessee…
'Black Tie and Blue Jeans' event raises money for heart healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Guests celebrated the "Black Tie and Blue Jeans' event at the Madison Downs venue Friday night. Attendees also enjoyed dancing with the band G3, Garry…
First Friday Forum discusses importance of literacy at young age
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local event reminded many about the importance of childhood literacy. James Christoferson, executive director from "Arise 2 Read," was the guest speaker at this month's First Friday Forum. He held a panel discussion along with…
