Family asks for prayers for child born months before due date
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family is asking for your prayers after their son was born months before his due date. "They had just moved me onto the stretcher, and the doctor…
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Local senior care center hosts 'Be a Santa to a Senior' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help Santa spread the holiday cheer this year. There are just a few days left to join the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program in the Hub City. The Home Instead Senior Center is asking…
Local health dept. will soon issue EBT cards for WIC participants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are coming for WIC participants. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will soon issue new EBT cards for WIC participants in Madison County. The new cards will replace the paper vouchers, allowing users to buy food…
How to become a tnAchieves mentor
tnAchieves is a nonprofit organization working to help high school seniors get into and graduate college. To learn more about tnAchieves or to become a mentor, visit tnachieves.org.
Lifeline Blood Services 'dangerously low' on all types
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is issuing an emergency plea for blood donors. Lifeline says the blood supply is currently dangerously low on all types. All eligible blood donors are urged to give blood this week. Donors can give…
How to donate to nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
Here's a list on givingtuesday.org of nonprofits participating in Giving Tuesday. To learn more about Community Evangelism Fellowship, visit the Child Evangelism Fellowship website.
Health departments to offer free flu shots Dec. 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- County health departments across the state will offer free flu shots during an upcoming event. Free flu shots will be available to everyone on Dec. 5. You do not need an appointment to get the flu shot…
City of Humboldt celebrates Christmas on Main this week
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. The city of Humboldt will host its annual Christmas on Main event this week. The city will celebrate the season with a tree lighting, reindeer food, letters…
WBBJ thanks viewers for 10K followers on Instagram
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an update from our web department, the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Instagram account reached 10,000 followers this weekend. We often share behind-the-scenes photos, viral videos and other fun things on our account. You can find us…
TN State Parks offer winter discounts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're hoping to take a holiday vacation, Tennessee State Parks are offering a discount this season. The parks are offering a 25 percent discount for cabin and room rentals between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. The…
Thanksgiving store hours
Below are hours for some local stores for Thanksgiving Day. Best Buy will open at 5 p.m. Big Lots will be open at 7 a.m. Dicks Sporting Goods will open at 6 p.m. GameStop will be open from 3 p.m.…
City councilman, local church invite all to Thanksgiving luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city councilman welcomes everyone to a Thanksgiving Day luncheon. City Councilman Johnny Dodd will host the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, located at 225 Daugherty Street in…
Memphis musicians honor WWI composers in the 'Remembrance Day Concert'
JACKSON, Tenn-- Memphis based musicians of the Luna Nova Ensemble made their way to Jackson Sunday evening for the 'Remembrance Day Concert'. The concert features work by two British wartime composers,…
Information on Salvation Army Red Kettle & Angel Tree campaigns
Angel Tree Campaign – Help provide the magic of Christmas to an underprivileged child this season by adopting an Angel with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Trees are located in front of JC Penney inside Old Hickory Mall, Walmart…
Abandoned house one of many demolished in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson takes steps to clean up areas near downtown with a renovation project that includes demolishing some blighted buildings. "Going into the neighborhoods, you just…
Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland now open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the holiday season arrives, so too does an annual Hub City tradition. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland opened Friday for their 2018 season. The attraction includes over a mile of custom LED displays set to music. The display…
Where to find info about travel conditions across Tennessee
You can find information about road conditions across Tennessee by dialing 511 or by visiting the Tennessee 511 website.
Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations
Times and locations of drop offs for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes: Jackson: First Baptist Church, 1627 North Highland Ave. Monday, Nov. 12 and Tuesday, Nov. 13 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov.…
University School of Jackson hosts 48th annual Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will host their 48th annual Holiday Mart this week. This is the school's largest fundraiser, featuring over 125 merchants plus several special events. The event starts with a preview party at 6…
Support veteran farmers with 'Homegrown by Heroes'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This Veterans Day, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture wants you to know the state has more than 400 farmer veterans you can support. Tennesseans can find their products by looking for the "Homegrown by Heroes" label in…
