JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's mobile American Job Center will visit the Hub City next week. The mobile center will be located at the Jackson-Madison County Library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday,…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department will host a new Citizen Police Academy class this spring. The class will be the first in the department's new facility and will begin at 6 p.m. March 5, according to a release…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's something more to get excited about besides the new year — the Girl Scout cookie season is upon us! Not only that, but the Girl Scouts have announced a brand new cookie. The new caramel chocolate chip…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In no particular order, here are some of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' most popular stories of 2018. At #1, federal agents retrace their steps in the Cayce McDaniel…
NASHVILLE -- New laws are coming to Tennessee at the start of the new year. One of them deals with the opioid crisis. It requires doctors to document when they give prescriptions for opioids that are more than a three-day supply.…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation has announced there were thousands without power Monday morning due to weather. According to a release, recent weather has caused outages to about 2,100 members. There were reportedly 13 outage locations scattered…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gas prices in Tennessee have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week. Gas is now averaging $2 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey. Current gas prices in Nashville are 2.11 a gallon, down 4.3 cents…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is advising soybean and cotton farmers to follow new federal guidelines when applying a weed killer blamed for drifting and damaging crops in neighboring fields. In a news release, the department…
NASHVILLE -- Governor-elect Bill Lee has announced two cabinet appointments. Major General Jeff Holmes, who is from Carroll County, will lead the department of military. Holmes currently serves as the deputy commanding general of First Army and has previously served as…
You can reach the Madison County Fire Department at 731-424-5577. For more information about smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, visit the Madison County Fire Department website.
For more information on donating to these local nonprofits, visit their websites by clicking below: American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee The Dream Center WRAP
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit is on their way to having a new building. The Dream Center is in the middle of fundraising for their new building. So far they've raised more than $1.5 million of their total goal,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Once Christmas is over, it will be time to decide what to do with that live tree. Keeping Jackson Beautiful will be accepting trees for recycling starting Dec. 26 for the annual "Chippin' of the Greens." You can…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Friday announced new regulations intended to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in West Tennessee. The announcement comes after 10 deer recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease, or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for some festive music for the holiday season? You're in luck. The Southern Soul Christmas Festival will be held this weekend in the Hub City. The event…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAA is reminding drivers to celebrate safely this holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the deadliest times on the road when it…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will offer a Free Ride Day this week. The free rides will be available Friday, Dec. 21, on the fixed-route buses. However, regular fair will still be required for The Lift. The Free Ride…
The Jackson Madison County School System is already looking to the 2019-2020 school year. Open enrollment is now open for next school year. For more information and to apply click here.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The FBI is warning shoppers to be aware of cyber criminals and their creative ways of stealing money and personal information. Here are some tips provided by the FBI to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud. -…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local government offices are closing for the holidays. For the Christmas holidays, Madison County government offices will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 21. Normal business hours will resume on Dec. 26. The offices will close again…
