Youth honor local black history heroes with special performance
JACKSON, Tenn -- Youth at one local church honored African American hometown heroes. Reading and hearing about history is one thing, but to see it in person is another. Pastor of…
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Fancy Free teaches teen girls about self-worth
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teenaged girls learn about self worth at special church program Saturday. More than 150 teen girls filled Love and Truth Church for the 3rd annual Fancy Free. The…
Thousands pack Carl Perkins Civic Center for annual Blue Suede Fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans had a chance to enjoy a dinner, listen to live music and bid on items at a silent auction for charity. Thousands packed the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Community enjoys tunes at Jackson Handbell Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was special tune ringing in the air this afternoon at the annual Jackson Handbell Festival at First Baptist Church. About 80 people from seven church handbell groups practiced…
Families enjoy annual Mardi Gras Parade & Block Party
JACKSON, Tenn -- Mardi Gras arrived early in west Tennessee as many families gathered for the annual 'Downtown Jackson Kids Parade and Block Party'. Costume contest winners, Debbie Jernigan and her granddaughter…
Apparent scheme offers nearly $2,000 targeting shoppers
MILAN, Tenn. — A warning for consumers after an offer promising $2,000 pops up in West Tennessee mailboxes. Presenting itself as a secret shopper program for Walmart stores — WBBJ 7…
Eastern Star hold its annual bean dinner in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Friday in Chester County, the Eastern Star organization held its annual bean dinner. The group holds this event to raise money for many charities and to give 2 scholarships…
Jackson businesses honored at annual Jewel Awards banquet
JACKSON, Tenn.-For the 16th year, "jewels" of the Jackson business community are honored at an annual banquet, Friday evening. Hosted by the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce the Jewel Awards recognize…
North Parkway Middle School celebrates Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn.-Students at North Parkway Middle School held their annual Black History Month program, Friday with the theme, "Every Voice Lifted." Black lawyers in Jackson-Madison County, who said they wanted…
UPDATE: Investigators have named suspects in shooting of Bolivar teen
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-Suspects are named in the Monday night shooting of a Bolivar Central High School student, who is improving according to his family. Officers said Keith Hussey Junior is wanted on…
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Hardeman County Sheriff's Dept.
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Katherine Ware worked as an administrative assistant for the Hardeman County Sheriff's Department from 2004 until she was terminated in July 2016. The mayor…
Casey Jones Lane construction set to begin in August
JACKSON, Tenn. — Drivers might soon find it a little easier to leave the Casey Jones Village and head toward Interstate 40. The roadway project that was originally proposed more…
Paris to switch to LED streetlights
PARIS, Tenn. -- Paris is known as the City of Light, and West Tennessee's own Paris is getting a bright new makeover. Paris will soon be brighter than ever as…
Man accused of wielding machete, BB gun in parking lot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of running around a restaurant parking lot with a machete and BB gun now faces charges of aggravated assault, public intoxication and having drug paraphernalia. [caption…
ComeUnity Cafe offers job skills training to volunteers, community members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Most days of the week, the men and women behind the counter at ComeUnity Cafe are preparing a fresh meal at the downtown lunch spot. Before food preparation, however,…
