Cat of the Week: Molly
This week's Cat of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Molly! Molly is 10-years-old, very laid back and just wants a lap to keep warm. She is tolerant of…
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Dog of the Week: Skittles
This week's Dog of the Week from Hero Hound Rescue is Skittles! Skittles is about 15-weeks-old and the cuddliest pup you've ever met! Skittles is thriving in her foster home and loves…
Boutique Air faces criticisms over service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One airline has been receiving numerous complaints about their service. McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport welcomed Boutique Air in June. Now, less than six months later, an official form has been issued for…
Variety of holiday events set for this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holidays are approaching, and West Tennessee is helping you celebrate. Starting Friday at 7 p.m., the Carl Perkins Civic Center is hosting their annual Nutcracker Ballet performance. The Nutcracker is…
Subcontracting Scope of Services meeting to be held in Brownsville for megasite project
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce will host a Subcontracting Scope of Services meeting regarding a project for the Memphis Regional Megasite. The State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (Go-DBE) will join Garney Construction…
UT Martin to host free ACT classes in 2022
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Students wanting to prepare for the ACT will soon have a new option. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that starting in January, a series of workshops will be held to teach high school juniors and…
Paris Christmas Festival, parade set for Saturday
PARIS, Tenn. -- The annual Christmas Festival is set to come to downtown Paris this weekend! The news release says this year's festival is packed all day long with a concert, readings of the Polar Express, a rockwall, free coffee,…
How to get help with unemployment benefits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are unemployment claims still an issue for some of you? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with state leaders, and they say there are several reasons why their application is taking…
Weakley County program ensures kids have food on weekends
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Backpack program geared up Tuesday with volunteers who put together meals to feed children. "We're going to pack approximately 1,000 bags of food, which…
Tips to help lawns survive the winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures are starting to drop and leaves are starting to die, but can you keep your lawn from doing the same? A local company is sharing what you can do…
Jackson State to host fiber optic boot camp in January
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Fiber Optic Boot Camp is set to be hosted by Jackson State Community College. The college says its five-day course will teach participants how to complete…
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Cat of the Week: Lydia
This week's cat of the week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Lydia! Sweet Lydia is an 8-month-old long haired kitty. She is very outgoing and loves people. She is inquisitive…
Dog of the Week: Rousey
This week's Dog of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Rousey! Rousey is an 18-month-old Pit Bull Mix that loves all people and other dogs. She is very active…
Salvation Army holds national competition to raise funds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yy1pC0lj-o JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army held a friendly competition on Friday. Salvation Army Lt. Mark Cancia says officers across the nation competed to see who can raise the most funds for the National Commander’s Challenge. “So today…
Holiday events this weekend in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and there are many events in West Tennessee this weekend to help ring in the holiday. Saturday at 10 a.m., head to the…
Job fair held for the Haywood County Community Hospital
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One local hospital is reopening its doors and is in need of employees. Braden Health will be opening the Haywood County Community Hospital in January, and needs to fill 150 positions. The organization partnered with the…
Family of high school shooting victim speaks out
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The father of a victim of the Humboldt High School shooting shares the aftermath. "I felt like I couldn't walk, it was like I couldn't breathe and it was a…
Poll: Do you feel abortion laws nationwide should be overturned?
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. Justices began signalling that they would uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion, and could go further by overturning…
Jackson Symphony preps for 2 weekend concerts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is getting into the holiday spirit. This weekend is going to be huge for the Symphony, as they present two Christmas concerts. Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11:30 a.m., the Symphony will present its Family…
