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STAR Center holds 8th annual 'Dancing With the STARS'

JACKSON, Tenn. – The STAR Center held their 8th annual "Dancing With the STARS" event at the Jackson Fairgrounds on Thursday. City leaders across Jackson were asked to show…

TVA holds meeting to get community input on new project

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. – A local county gathered to share their input on a community project. The Tennessee Valley Authority is thinking of improving some of their transmissions systems to help…

Interstate exits at Hollywood Drive to reopen later this week

JACKSON, Tenn. – Those traveling the area of Hollywood Drive exit on Interstate 40 east and westbound will notice some changes this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that I-40…

Jackson Brew Fest returns to Rockabilly Stadium this Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This Saturday the 28th is the annual Jackson Brew Fest! It's from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Rockabilly Stadium in Jackson. There's a cornhole tournament beginning at 1:30…

LIFELINE's 'Vein Drain' blood drive returns for Halloween season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their annual Halloween-themed "Vein Drain" blood drive. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the facility on Sterling Farms Drive in…

Meeting on new safety complex held Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders gathered to discuss the need for a new safety complex. The City of Jackson's Budget Committee, along with Mayor Scott Conger, met to discuss a needs assessment…

WBBJ celebrates Halloween early with costume party!

The staff of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News celebrated Halloween early with a costume party! Check out the gallery below and vote on who your favorite costume is!

First responders fight field fire in Crockett County

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire fighters were called out to Crockett County Thursday over a field fire. The fire near Simmons Road and Highway 79 first began around 2:30 p.m., with it being contained around 4:50 p.m., according to…

City's Budget Committee makes amendments to address safety and more

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There were multiple items discussed on the agenda Thursday at the City of Jackson Budget Committee meeting. On the agenda were three different amendments that were approved by the…

Portion of Christmasville Road to close for culvert replacement

From the Madison County Highway Department: Madison County Highway Superintendent Bart Walls has authorized the closure of Christmasville Road for a culvert replacement on TUESDAY OCTOBER 31 AND WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2023. Repairs will be performed on Christmasville Road at…

Ohio woman indicted on murder charges in deaths of at least four men, attorney general says

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman has been indicted on murder charges in the deaths of at least four men in the capital city of Columbus, the Ohio Attorney General said Wednesday, though investigators believe there are more victims.…

Tennessee attorney general sues federal government over abortion rule blocking funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top legal chief says the federal government is wrongly withholding millions of dollars in family planning funds after the state refused to comply with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its…