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Officials ask residents to take precautions during extreme cold weather

Current weather conditions have caused concerns regarding water leaks and even power usage around the region and now officials are asking residents to take precautions.

What the Tech: Siri answers the phone

We've all been there. The phone rings and you can't answer. Maybe you're just getting out of the shower, or maybe your hands are digging through dirt in the garden.…

Police respond to shooting at Slim Chickens, one fatality confirmed

Around 6:30 p.m., we received several calls from our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters regarding a large police presence at Slim Chickens in north Jackson.

The Mill Workspace holds first session for its Startup Bootcamp

A local, multi-week program for businesses looking to start or grow held their first class of 2025 on Tuesday.

Compensation study to improve salary structure for Madison County employees

Earlier Tuesday, several county officials convened for a personnel committee meeting.

RIFA presented with over $15,000 check to aid in fight against hunger

An important check presentation took place Tuesday morning.

Madison County Commissioners discuss opioid remediation grant, Pope School project

The Madison County Commissioners met Tuesday morning to discuss various topics.

National Passenger Safety Week: Speak up, it could save lives

It's National Passenger Safety Week. This is the most important week in the year for the safety of auto passengers.

TVA asks consumers for voluntary reductions in power use

Current weather conditions have caused a tight power supply situation, and TVA is asking all electric power consumers to reduce their use of electricity as much as possible until further notice.

Local politicians react to President Trump's first day in office

Local politicians are speaking on the impact of President Trump's first day in office and their expectations of the impact to West Tennesseans.

States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

Attorneys general from 18 states sued to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship.

MIDDAY GUEST: LIFELINE's 'Gift From the Heart' Blood Drive

Melinda Reid with LIFELINE Blood Services joined our show to share details on the Valentine's-themed blood drive coming in February.

UTM to host 25th Civil Rights Conference

The Civil Rights Conference at the University of Tennessee at Martin marks its 25th year of providing notable guest speakers, panels and activities promoting civil rights and equality.

President Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants

President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.