Local Elks Lodge celebrates the new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in with local festivities going on in the community to ring in the new year. To bring in 2021, the Elks Lodge celebrated by hosting…
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The Dixie endures months of setbacks, will reopen for concert Saturday
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center in Huntingdon had a rough few months, with COVID derailing their show plans. "The health and safety of our patrons and our staff…
Jerry Moore
Jerry Kenneth Moore, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020 at Jackson Madison Hospital. He was born January 25, 1941 in the City of Belmont in Gaston County, North Carolina. Jerry was the youngest son of his late…
FHU to host actor Gary Sinise for annual scholarship fundraiser
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is hosting their 56th annual benefit dinner on Friday, December 4. "These scholarships that are provided by our donors are a huge deal. It's vital for our…
Vern Leslie Paulson
Vern Leslie Paulson, age 80, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday evening, November 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Vern was born July 31, 1940 in Minot, North Dakota, the son of the late Conrad Paulson…
'For the Love of Jackson' campaign launches to highlight local businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the Jackson Chamber are launching a new campaign: For the Love of Jackson. "This is a three pronged campaign,"…
Journey Church celebrates 10th anniversary with barbecue
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- A church in Three Way is celebrating its anniversary in a fun and special way. Journey Church launched it's 10 year anniversary celebration with a barbecue for the community, just…
U of M Lambuth officials discuss new Carl Perkins Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- University of Memphis-Lambuth is helping honor Carl Perkins. In the land of rockabilly, students will now have another way to live out their dream of making music thanks to…
University of Memphis Lambuth announces Carl Perkins Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth has announced a new scholarship for students in the music and entertainment program. The Carl Perkins Scholarship is named in memory of the legendary singer-songwriter from Jackson who worked with Elvis, Jerry…
Live music returns to West Tennessee Farmers' Market
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson announced in a news release Thursday that "Music at the Park -- Live!" will return to the West Tennessee Farmer's Market. “We want our vendors and patrons of the farmers’ market to have…
