City of Jackson holds fourth open house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held the last of four community open houses to allow residents to view the growth that will be coming to the city in…
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Sean Dietrich headlines library fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraising event for a local library brought a special guest to the Hub City. Sean Dietrich, a columnist, novelist, podcast host, and two-time guest entertainer at the…
Local football coaches speak at luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local football coaches met for lunch. Football coaches from area high schools were the guest speakers at the Jackson Exchange Club luncheon this week. Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working together…
WGU Tennessee Advisory Board welcomes local chamber member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local chamber member has been recognized for his contributions. WGU Tennessee, the accredited nonprofit online university celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has recently announced the appointment of higher…
School district closes temporarily as town looks to fix water quality
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local school system closed their doors as concern for the town's water quality rises. Some residents of Huntingdon are experiencing problems with the quality and color of their…
Healthy job market attracts home buyers
With numerous opportunities emerging due to the influx of new companies into West Tennessee, the topic of housing has gained significant traction. Across the nation, mortgage rates are experiencing an…
Annual festival returns to Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- An annual festival is getting ready to return to a local town. The Town of Whiteville is preparing to celebrate its third annual Main Street Festival. It will…
Prosecutors in the Hunter Biden case deny defense push to keep gun charge agreement in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — A legal showdown over the derailed plea deal for Hunter Biden continued Tuesday as prosecutors asserted that an agreement on a gun charge is dead along with the rest of the deal as the case makes a major shift…
JSCC president search comes to an end
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special meeting was called forth by the Tennessee Board of Regents in order to vote on two pressing matters. The first was the review and recommendation of…
Madison County Election Commission announces changes to polling precincts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is announcing changes to polling precincts. According to the commission, the following changes have been made: Spring Creek Fire Station is now THE LEDGE 3581 HWY 70 E., JACKSON, TN 38305 Madison…
WRAP launches new website, connecting community to vital resources
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WRAP (Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program) has launched a new website that will connect survivors and the community with vital resources. According to a news release, the new website -- wraptn.org -- is a user-friendly platform…
Sonja Irons • D.A.T. Staffing
Can you share the story behind your business and what inspired you to start it? How does it align with your personal values and the needs of your community? D.A.T. Staffing was started to provide employment opportunities to those individuals…
Hawaii works to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams intensify search
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officials are working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui. They expect to release the first names Tuesday, even as teams intensify the search for more dead in neighborhoods…
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump and 18 allies have been indicted in Georgia over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The criminal case announced Monday night is the fourth brought against the ex-president and the second…
Updates on train derailment near McNairy-Hardeman County line
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-- In a densely wooded area along the McNairy-Hardeman County line late Sunday night, a Norfolk Southern train derailed. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness New traveled to the site today to gather…
