Generals score early to grill Smokies
JACKSON, Tenn. — Generals scored four runs in the first inning and go on the win 10-2 over the Tennessee Smokies. Categories: Local News, Sports
Archives: July 2017
Sacred Heart Knights look to contend with young roster
JACKSON, Tenn. — After a successful 2016 season, the reigning 8-man champs are back on the field in Jackson. The Sacred Heart Knight’s roster looks a bit different than did last year, after winning the state and national championship in 8-man football. Half of last years team graduated, so the Knights have a number of sophomores and freshman players stepping up….
Bolivar’s OL Briason Mays commits to West Virginia University
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Bolivar Central High School offensive lineman Briason Mays announced on twitter Sunday that next season he will play at West Virginia University. The three star recruit says making the choice to join the Mountaineers was the best decision for him, and announcing his commitment is a weight lifted off his shoulders. The 6 foot 4 guard talked about…
Bolivar players expect to go far in the playoffs
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — The pride of Hardeman County, the Bolivar Central High School Tigers were one of the first teams to hit the field at midnight last Monday. Last season the tigers went 8-3, but with a number of returning player they hope to go deeper in the playoffs this season. For the second year, Bolivar lost in first round of…
Brownsville homicide investigation underway
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn — A man is fatally shot in Brownsville over the weekend, and police are now actively searching for who they believe is responsible. Brownsville police say the victim is Jeffery Pickens. Although information is still being gathered police are investigating the situation as a homicide. Early Sunday morning, Brownsville police found Pickens body on a resident’s front steps. Police…
‘Our Jackson Home’ celebrates ‘731 Day’
JACKSON, Tenn.-“Our Jackson Home” celebrated the second year of “731 Day” Monday. The day was filled with a pop-up shop, a water balloon fight along with a night of storytelling at ‘The Amp’ in downtown Jackson. People from around the community were given the opportunity to share their story of what it was like opening up businesses here and also…
Alleged animal cruelty case in Union City ‘one of worst’ rescuers have seen
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Union City Department of Animal Control employee Amanda Hayslett said this past weekend’s animal rescue in Obion County was one of the worst cases her department has ever seen. “My initial thought was I have to contact help because it was way more than we could handle at animal control here,” Hayslett said. Animal Rescue…
Kids look forward to starting back to school this week
PARIS, Tenn. — Students are gearing up as back-to-school time approaches in West Tennessee. With the first day of school being Aug. 4, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News asked some students in Paris what they’re looking forward to most this year. Each student we interviewed was from a different grade and age group, and all shared a common theme, all…
Lane College to be featured on nationally syndicated radio show
JACKSON, Tenn. — Lane College will be featured on a popular morning radio show that broadcasts across the country. The Tom Joyner Foundation will feature Lane College as its School of the Month in August 2017. “Tom Joyner is a nationally syndicated radio personality that has a morning show that’s been going on for over 20 something years,” Lane College…
Bemis Mill demolition continues
BEMIS, Tenn. — “It makes me sad to see it like this,” James Wilson, a longtime Bemis resident, said. “I’m glad they’re eventually going to get it cleaned up, hopefully.” Bemis Mill made clothes of all kinds before it closed in 1999. For years they tried to have someone restore it. But in 2014 the city of Jackson decided the mill…
