2023 Trenton Christmas parade held on Monday
TRENTON, Tenn. – Residents of Trenton kicked off the holiday season with their 5th annual Christmas parade. The parade began near the First Baptist Church on South College Street and made…
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'Jingle Bell Jackson' competition kicks off
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced the "Jingle Bell Jackson" holiday decoration contest. All residents are invited to nominate their festively adorned homes for a chance to win…
No injuries in east Jackson fire
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday evening. Our crews arrived on the scene to find firefighters at a home on East Grand Street in east Jackson. Smoke could be seen coming out…
UPDATE: Officers discover deceased female in car in midtown Jackson
UPDATE (12/01/23): Husband charged with murder after body discovered at Summer Drive UPDATE (11/28/23): RELEASE FROM THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT: On November 27th, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, the Jackson Police Department received a call for a welfare check at…
Societies raising funds for service members
Four military aid societies are joining forces to raise funds for those who serve. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Air Force Aid Society, along with the Army Emergency Relief and…
Group pulls together to keep Jackson clean
JACKSON, Tenn. – Community members gathered together to make their living environment a clean one. Keep Jackson Beautiful Coordinator Danielle Wade and several volunteers met at East Jackson Church of…
Giving Tuesday to begin at midnight
JACKSON, Tenn. – It is almost Giving Tuesday, which is November 28! It is a time for people to volunteer in the community and give to their favorite nonprofits. Giving…
JPD: No charges to be filed after pedestrian struck
The following is an unedited news release sent to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News by the Jackson Police Department: "On 11/22/23 at approximately 1330hrs, The Jackson Police Department officers responded to a call of a pedestrian being struck in the southbound…
Jackson-Madison County School Board votes to move forward with lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. – Almost 60 days have passed since a pivotal decision was passed concerning how students could be taught moving forward. On Monday morning, the board members of the…
Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian
AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — Hundreds turned out to salute Rosalynn Carter on Monday with the former U.S. first lady and global humanitarian's final journey from her rural hometown to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta as her family began…
Early morning fire claims life in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early morning fire claims a life in Benton County. According to Benton County Sheriff's Office Dispatch, authorities responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms the fire occurred…
What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Editor at large Peter Sokolowski told The Associated Press ahead of Monday's announcement that lookups for the word rose to new heights on the company’s website throughout…
Local holiday market raises money for St. Jude
JACKSON, Tenn.---Amelia Earhart once said, "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." One young lady steps up…
Black Friday sales wind down in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---Last call! Shoppers are out and about catching deals while they still can. The Black Friday sales end for most stores today. Academy Sports was one of many…
Holiday events are gearing up in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn.---Holiday fun everywhere you turn! The holiday season is here and West Tennessee has so many fun activities to offer! Several local towns are hosting special Christmas activities all season long. And of course, it's time for Christmas parades!…
