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Officials urge caution to West TN drivers amid heavy rain, flooding
JACKSON, Tenn. — Due to the heavy rain earlier this morning, May 24, some roads in West Tennessee became impassable. A few county officials and residents reached out to us and shared pictures of roads that became dangerous for drivers. “I know they hear it all the time but...
JMCSS hosts annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. — All 26 district leaders and staff gather together to celebrate the work that teachers do in the Jackson-Madison County School System. The annual Teacher of The Year Luncheon is held at the end of the school year to recognize the educators who go above and beyond in the Jackson-Madison County School System.
Brownsville shooting ruled self-defense
On February 10, 2024, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers from the Brownsville Police Department responded to 1034 Tammbell St. on a report of a shooting. They found Terreo Bates (20 years old) shot multiple times in the living room of the apartment residence of Martez Palmer (33 years old); Mr. Palmer was determined to be the shooter. Mr. Bates was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers took Mr. Palmer and two other individuals into custody for further investigation.
'What does it tell a student?': Jackson-Madison Co. superintendent opposes arming teachers
Allowing teachers and staff to carry a concealed handgun in schools, Senate Bill 1325, was met with swift opposition from the superintendent of Jackson-Madison County School System on the same day it was signed by Gov. Bill Lee. Originally introduced in January 2023, the bill permits faculty and staff to...
Greater Jackson Chamber leaders discuss successes, why Jackson attracts new industry
In a presentation on Wednesday, members of the Greater Jackson Chamber discussed the "why" behind the agency's successes and what makes Jackson attractive for new industry. At the Jackson Rotary Club, Chamber President/CEO Kyle Spurgeon and Chief Economic Development Officer Mandy White revealed that Jackson is in the top 1.5% of best chambers in the country.
Authorities investigate possible shooting at Lincoln Courts
JACKSON, Tenn. — We were alerted by a tipster around 10:45 this morning regarding a heavy law enforcement presence on Lincoln Circle. We arrived in the area to find several officers present. We then reached out to Jackson Police who say they’re investigating a possible shooting in the area....
Large police presence seen outside home in northeast Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — In a developing story, calls from our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipsters had our crew heading out to one Jackson neighborhood late this afternoon, May 21. When we arrived on scene, this is what we found. Multiple police units outside of a home on Manchester Bay.
"Never Miss a Shot" campaign promotes vaccinations in Jackson, Madison County
The Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department has launched its "Never Miss a Shot" campaign. This initiative encourages Madison County residents to stay current on all recommended vaccinations. "So we're hoping to raise awareness for all the routine immunizations that we need across the lifespan, because vaccines are the best...
Sumrall baseball's Landon Hawkins blanks Ripley, USM signee Ty Long in MHSAA Class 4A championship
PEARL — It doesn't matter how state titles come for Sumrall baseball coach Andy Davis. Leaving Trustmark Park with first-place hardware is just as good as any. Sumrall (34-5) won the MHSAA Class 4A state title 2-0 in Game 3 over Ripley (24-12) Saturday. The championship is Sumrall's seventh overall and Davis has been the coach for each one.
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