Larry Berkley
Larry Berkley, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the AHC Covington Care in Covington, TN.
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Georgia Grayce Elizer
Georgia Grayce Elizer, age 96, departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN.
Football Friday Night: Week 2 Polls
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Football Friday Night: Week 2 Recap
If you missed any of the Football Friday Night action of Week 2, catch up right here with the recap.
POLL RESULTS: What’s your favorite dish to bring to a tailgate party?
Football season is back and so are the tailgate parties!
VIDEO: Blackburn renews call to pass AFTER SCHOOL Act as Tennessee students begin school year
Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a video urging Congress to pass her bipartisan AFTER SCHOOL Act, which would establish a grant program for local communities to establish, maintain, and strengthen after school programs to combat violent crime among juveniles.
Food Truck Friday: Live music and delicious food
Jackson citizens enjoy live music and lunch during food truck Friday.
Former Blue Bell CEO, author visits Old Country Store for signing event
Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store hosts a former Blue Bell Ice Cream executive and author for book signing event.
Old Country Store announces week long sale
If you're looking for a place for you and your family to dine, many local restaurants are having deals and steals.
TWRA Weekly Fishing Forecast
The TWRA has issued its weekly fishing forecast!
UT Martin’s inaugural SkyhawkPalooza kicks off 2024-25 athletics season
One university's event is getting fans ready to cheer on their favorite teams.
Six new providers join West Tennessee Medical Group’s pulmonology team
A medical group hosts a dedication ceremony to commemorate their expansion.
‘Turf Tank’ robot automates maintenance work for City of Jackson
A new robot is making its way into the Hub City.
Hub City resident celebrates her 100th birthday
One Hub City resident celebrates a special milestone.
Clintonia Nelson
Clintonia "Toni" Nelson, 74, of Union City passed away 8:40 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Austin Norton will…
JTA to discontinue bus service in observance of Labor Day
The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will not be operating its regular bus service on the nationally observed holiday, Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.
TWRA: Dove season opens Sept. 1, Labor Day marks final holiday boating weekend
The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2024 summer boating season, is Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
Harvard professor, former Tennessee Titan speaks to UTM students
The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed two highly noted speakers to campus Wednesday.
Sue Shelby
Willie Sue Rogers Shelby, age 82, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville, Tennessee. Sue was born March 22, 1942 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the daughter of the…
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport set to complete runway 2-20 paving, preparing for new jet service
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) is excited to announce that paving on the final 4,000 feet of Runway 2-20 is set to begin shortly after Labor Day.
The Jackson Clinic welcomes Dr. Joshua E. Wood to its primary care team
The Jackson Clinic is pleased to announce that Joshua E. Wood, D.O. has joined our Primary Care team. Dr. Wood brings extensive training and a commitment to patient care to our practice.
The Dixie celebrates volunteer ushers at annual luncheon and award ceremony
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center proudly hosted its Annual Volunteer Usher Luncheon and Award Ceremony on August 21, celebrating the invaluable contributions of its dedicated volunteer ushers.
POLL: What’s your favorite dish to bring to a tailgate party?
Football season is here, and with it comes tailgate parties for fans to enjoy fun, community, and of course -- delicious food.
Crime Stoppers: Suspect wanted for smoke shop theft
Crime Stoppers needs your help in identifying the suspect who robbed Tobacco World Smoke Shop located on North Highland Avenue.
Leo Robinson
Mr. Leo Robinson was born on April 21, 1951 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on August 24, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. He…
Elease “Cookie” Brown
Ms. Elease “Cookie” Brown was born on July 20, 1958 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on August 25, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E.…
West Tennessee Healthcare holds meeting to discuss upcoming changes
Some exciting developments are taking place in local healthcare.
Office Depot raises money to support North Parkway, other schools
A local store is helping teachers and students with a shopping spree.
Grapple Lee Donnell
Rev. Grapple Lee Donnell was born on Decemer 6, 1943 in Henderson County, Tennessee. He departed this life on August 23, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E.…
Union City to host ‘Run the Rails’ race
Lace up your sneakers, an annual race is returning to Obion County.
Exchange club invites local football coaches to talk about upcoming season
The Jackson Exchange Club held a special meeting Tuesday.
Tennessee Titans, Farm Bureau Insurance team up for ‘Kids Captain Contest’
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee (FBITN) is calling for entries for the annual Tennessee Titans Kids Captain contest.
Newscast Director/Editor – WBBJ-TV
WBBJ-TV, 7 Eyewitness News in Jackson, Tenn., has an immediate opening for a full-time Newscast Director/Editor. Jackson is located between Nashville and Memphis and WBBJ-TV is the dominant regional news operation in the West Tennessee market. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Direct…
Auditions start for ‘The Color Purple: The Musical’
The Ned is holding auditions for The Color Purple: The Musical.
West TN Healthcare holds 2024 Media Summit
The largest multimedia campaign in West Tennessee Healthcare history is being held.
U.S. Marshals arrest Memphis murder suspect after fall through ceiling from attic space
Monday, U.S. Marshals captured Memphis murder suspect, Deario Wilkerson, 20, after he fell through the ceiling from the attic space where he was hiding.
Gibson County Fair returns for 169th year
From livestock shows and impressive exhibits to demolition derbies and the Torres Family Circus, the Gibson County Fair is sure to be an exciting time for all.
Indoor golfing facility coming to north Jackson
A 'tee-riffic' business is joining the Hub City line up.
Taziki’s to celebrate National Gyro Day early
September 1 is National Gyro Day and Taziki's is celebrating early!
Don Lindsey
Don Lindsey, age 80, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 25, 2024. Don was born on December 5, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Clark Lindsey, Sr. and Bernice Hancock…
Daphenie Caran Lee Allen
Funeral service for Daphenie Caran Lee Allen, age 56, will be Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at West Bemis Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Allen died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her residence.…
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information leading to missing 15-year-old
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to missing 15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers.
TDOT announces no lane closures for Labor Day holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.
Cannon firing demonstrations to be held at Shiloh Labor Day weekend
Shiloh is excited to announce cannon firing demonstrations will take place on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2024.
$3 million Mega Millions winner in Murfreesboro, $210,000 daily TN jackpot winner in Cookeville
What a weekend! Drawings over the past couple of days at the Tennessee Lottery created thousands of winners throughout the state, including a whopping $3 million Mega Millions win in Murfreesboro and a $210,000 Daily Tennessee Jackpot win in Cookeville.
Paul Ray Harrison
Paul Ray Harrison, 79, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 8:19 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
UPDATE: Crockett Co. Sheriff’s Dept. identifies Victim and Suspect
Authorities release an update to Saturday’s fatal murder just outside Gadsden.
Athens man arrested, charged in homicide, fire at local church McMinn County
An Athens man has been arrested and charged in the ongoing investigation into a homicide and fire at a church earlier in the month.
Football Friday Night Week:1 Recap
If you missed any of the Football Friday Night action of Week 1, catch up right here with the recap. If you are looking for all the final scores, find those here. For…
Football Friday Night: Week 1 Polls
Football Friday Night is back! Now, it's time to voice your opinion in our weekly poll.
