UT AgResearch Center hosts 29th annual Summer Celebration & Plant Sale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The people that came to the Summer Celebration on Thursday left with a little more knowledge about gardening as well as a few things to spruce up their…
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Gary's Goodbye: Calm amid the storm
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UPDATE: Police ID man charged in Jackson package store robbery
UPDATE — Police have identified the man charged in a Thursday morning armed robbery of a Jackson store. Decarlos Taylor, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence and evading arrest, according to a release from the Jackson Police…
UPDATE: Victim in north Jackson shooting dies at hospital; suspect still on loose
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man in his early twenties is dead after an early Thursday morning shooting in north Jackson. "EMS responded and took him to a local hospital,…
Learn about snakes at Discovery Park of America exhibit
UNION CITY, Tenn. --Put on your thinking cap and enjoy an educational event this weekend. Saturday, July 15, the Discovery Park of America in Union City will host World Snake Day. At the event, you can learn all about characteristics…
Hardeman Co. Chamber to host free music event
BOLIVAR, Tenn. --Kick off your weekend with a free concert. Friday, July 14, the Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce will host 'Music on the Square.' Music starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Bolivar Downtown Amphitheater. This week's musicians are Sparky…
WBBJ anchor Tom Britt reaches radio play-by-play milestone
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For those of you who don't know, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt does it all. When he's not bringing you the news during the…
Family of woman killed at Selmer car show files $2.5 million lawsuit
SELMER, Tenn -- More than a year ago, an engaged couple was fatally injured at the Rockabilly Highway Revival Festival in downtown Selmer. Now the family of one of the victim's…
Jackson Theatre Guild holds dress rehearsal for 'Hello Dolly!'
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Theatre Guild held their dress rehearsal Thursday night for their production of "Hello Dolly!" Before the rehearsal, the cast and crew held a meet and greet for attendees. Afterwards,…
Gospel music fans converge on Hub City for 'Jackson Sings the Gospel'
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Sings the Gospel event kicked off Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Hundreds of people gathered to hear the sounds of gospel music. Fans were able to…
Paris bakery provides jobs for people with disabilities
PARIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee family is working on a new bakery they hope will help provide jobs for people with special needs. Work is now underway on Sweet Jordan's,…
Alamo police chief says conflict over woman may have led to shooting
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Two men are behind bars after a Tuesday night shooting in Alamo that sent a man to the hospital. "When they arrived on the scene, they found a…
Jackson takes step in fight against blight, demolishes abandoned home
JACKSON, Tenn. — The city of Jackson took another step in its fight against blight Wednesday as an abandoned home on West Deaderick Street was demolished. It's not everyday you see an abandoned home torn to the ground. "All kinds of bad things…
Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers set up Wednesday for the 29th annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show. Research Horticulturist Jason Reeves said they have everything from trees to shrubs and perennials. "They're all grown here on the grounds, so they're…
Madison Co. Budget Committee OKs property tax increase, drops wheel tax
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county Budget Committee met Wednesday to finalize the budget for this fiscal year. After 25 years with no tax increase, the committee reluctantly voted in favor of a 30-cent property tax increase. The 30-cent hike…
