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Great Weather Continues, Warmer Weekend, Severe Threat Back Next Week!
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (282+ words) WBBJ TV Great Weather Continues, Warmer Weekend, Severe Threat Back Next Week! WBBJ 7 Forecast Update: Highs have reached the upper 80s Wednesday across West Tennessee and we are expecting very similar numbers on Thursday. By Friday, we should hit the 80" mark…...
Woman arrested after mother of 3 seriously injured in dog mauling, authorities say
2+ week, 5+ day ago (229+ words) HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) " A mother of three was seriously injured earlier this month when she was mauled by a dog. La Kesha Newsom at Regional One Hospital in Memphis (De Waylia Young) Family members said La Kesha…...
Greater Jackson Chamber announces Leadership University Class of 2026 graduates
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (203+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " 39 aspiring young leaders have completed the 20252026 Leadership University program, a youth leadership initiative of the Greater Jackson Chamber. Courtesy of Greater Jackson Chamber The class represents public, private, and homeschool juniors from across Jackson-Madison County. Leadership University is…...
5 West Tennessee men, 1 Mississippi resident convicted of multiple turkey hunting violations
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (465+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " Five hunters from West Tennessee and one Mississippi hunter recently pleaded guilty to various violations related to turkey hunting. Courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency As part of their penalties, they were ordered to pay $16, 000 in restitution,…...
Behind the Front, 30s Saturday Morning, More Rain/Storms Next Week!
2+ week, 3+ day ago (28+ words) WBBJ TV Behind the Front, 30s Saturday Morning, More Rain/Storms Next Week! WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:...
Local lawmakers discuss rural healthcare, juvenile detention center, more at Jackson Capitol Talk meeting
2+ week, 3+ day ago (468+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " By living in West Tennessee, several topics being discussed at the state capitol right now could affect you. Three local state lawmakers were in the Hub City Friday morning for a capitol talk to discuss updates on current…...
Southwest Legislative Forum returns to Jackson to highlight early childhood education, youth policy updates
2+ week, 3+ day ago (319+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " Leaders say supporting our youth begins with policy. One forum returns to Madison County to discuss early childhood education and youth justice. Big conversations about little lives. Friday's Southwest Legislative Forum focused on the policies shaping childhood in…...
City of Jackson honors Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. with street renaming
2+ week, 5+ day ago (124+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " The City of Jackson has renamed a street in front of the T. R. Wright Sportsplex. The short stretch of road formerly known as Hays Avenue is now named after Dr. Melvin Wright, Sr. Wright is known for helping the…...
Community joins East Jackson town hall meeting
2+ week, 5+ day ago (132+ words) WBBJ TV JACKSON, Tenn. " Madison County Commissioner Tina Mercer, along with Commissioner William Martin and Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd, hosted an East Jackson Town Hall meeting Tuesday afternoon. The event was open to the public. Attendees could ask questions,…...
Hyatt Place Jackson opens with dedicated space for families of sick children
2+ week, 6+ day ago (289+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. " A unique style hotel opens in Jackson, one of two of its kind in this area. The Hyatt Place Jackson hotel hopes to bring a modern, upscale experience to the city while also helping families in need. The…...