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Gov. Lee joins leaders in Bolivar for brownfield bill signing

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Friday morning, Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Bolivar as part of the kickoff to his Statewide Conservation Tour. A press release states the tour highlights Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrates recent investments in state parks,…

Kickoff held for this year’s ‘Canstruction’ 

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Regional Inter-faith Association, or RIFA, held their Canstruction kickoff party at Baker Brother BBQ in downtown Jackson Thursday afternoon.   This is a come-and-go celebration for all 2023…

ARM hosts 2023 Salt & Light Banquet 

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is raising funds for a local organization.  Area Relief Ministries hosted its annual Salt & Light Banquet Thursday evening at the Carl Perkins…

6th Tennessee STEAM Festival set for October

From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the sixth annual Tennessee STEAM Festival taking place Oct. 13-22. Founded by the…

Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament to begin Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. – One upcoming tournament in the Hub City puts pickle ballers against one another. The Jackson Fall Pickleball Tournament starts Friday with a singles event. They say 56 players signed…

JMCSS staff to receive first paycheck after raises

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson-Madison County School System employees will start receiving their first paycheck with the new raises the school system gave them. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Garrett Evans caught up…

Theme for 2023 Civics Essay Contest announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This year theme for the Civics Essay Contest has been announced. According to Secretary of State Tre Hargett, this year's contest theme is “Why Civility Matters.” “Encouraging students to become more civically engaged is important to cultivating…

Women in Business conference focuses on safety

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Women in Business of Jackson met Thursday to learn safety tips.  Jackson Police Department Officer Taylor Gibbons was the guest speaker. “We speak on women's self…

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