Empire 8 to reopen with new safety protocols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local movie theatre is reopening its doors to the West Tennessee community, and it's all with new safety protocols. Leaders with Empire 8 Theatre say they want…
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Empire 8 Theatre reopens with new movies Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, LLC announced in a news release Monday that Jackson's Empire 8 Theatre will reopen to the public on Friday, August 28. The new Hollywood films "Unhinged", "The New Mutants" and "Inception: 10th Anniversary Issue"…
Preparations underway for 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular event that has been held for over 35 years is returning to the Hub City. Everyone is preparing for the 37th annual Circles of Hope telethon. This telethon raises awareness and money for the Exchange…
WBBJ Anchor Ariana Alexa says 'goodbye' to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. --WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Evening Anchor Ariana Alexa is leaving WBBJ after spending three years anchoring the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. She is heading home to San…
Thousand Acre Recreational Lake holds concert series
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-- Officials at a local lake offer a summer concert series. Carroll County's Thousand Acre Recreational Lake hosted its second concert of the series featuring the band Crossfire. Concerts in the series take place on the stage at…
2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Minor League Baseball announced the official cancellation of the 2020 season. The Jackson Generals season was scheduled to begin April 9, but was temporarily suspended due to concerns about COVID-19, according to a news release. Minor League…
Empire 8 theater reopens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Empire 8 has announced they will be reopening the theater on Friday, June 26. For the first two weeks, Empire says it will be showing classic films for audiences of all…
Snoop Dogg, Twista concert postponed to 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals, in conjunction with Blue Cap Entertainment, announced in a news release Monday that the Snoop Dogg and Twista Concert will be postponed an entire year to July 2021, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The…
Generals debut first ever 'Fathers and Fireworks' event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A first time event celebrating fathers brings in hundreds of guests. "We're here tonight to see the fireworks, watch "Field of Dreams," and spend some time together with family and friends,"…
Larry Dean Little
Larry Dean Little 85 of Pinson passed away on June 17, 2020 in Jackson, TN after a brief illness. Larry was born October 22, 1934 in Sardis Tennessee to the late Aubert and Opal Little, the oldest of three sons.…
