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Bahakel Communications and Gray Media Announce Sale of WBBJ 7 in Jackson, Tennessee
ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bahakel Communications, Limited has reached an agreement to sell its Jackson, Tennessee, ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV, known locally as WBBJ 7, to Gray Media, Inc. Since its launch 70 years ago, WBBJ 7 has been the most-watched local news television station in its market. Upon closing, the station will join Gray’s portfolio of leading local news television stations across the country and throughout the region, including in the adjacent markets of Nashville, Me
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