HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-Huntingdon’s mayor and town council recognized two local girls softball teams at the town council meeting, Tuesday night. The Huntingdon 6 and under softball all-stars competed in the West Tennessee FASA softball championship and won and the 8 and under all-stars placed 5th. Congratulations girls on your achievements. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn. — With the high school football season less than one month away from kicking off, the USJ Bruins are making sure they are ready to go. The team is hard at work with their new leader Michael Stroup, who came over from Scotts Hill. Stroup walked into a room full of talent as the Bruins returned most of…
ALAMO, Tenn.-Law enforcement agents are investigating an early evening shooting that left a man injured and a suspect on the run. According to the Alamo Police Department, the shooting took place at location on Cypress Road in Alamo. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News said a man was shot in the head. He was transported from the scene by ambulance…
ALAMO, Tenn.-The Alamo City Board met Tuesday night to discuss several issues on their agenda. Leaders agreed to an across the board pay raise for all city employees. There will be a 50 cent pay raise for full-time employees and a 25 cent raise for part time which will be effective immediately. Also next year, the city will start a…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Bolivar’s Trey Lowe announced his commitment to West Virginia University Tuesday afternoon. The 6’3 quarterback is listed as the number 23rd ranked dual threat QB in the nation. In his junior campaign, Lowe threw for more than 1,600 yards with 17 touchdowns and six more on the ground. He chose the Mountaineers over schools such as Memphis, Illinois,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson City Council voted on several issues Tuesday including the future home of the Dream Center of Jackson and the demolition of the Bemis mill. Many people gathered at City Hall to hear the council’s answers. First on the agenda was the Dream Center, a nonprofit, faith-based facility for women and children who find themselves in…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A prank with serious consequences is circulating online in the form of a made-up news story targeting Decatur County sheriff’s deputies. The fake article circulating online is listed as being from WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. It’s posted on a prank website and contains false information about Decatur County deputies. “It’s somebody’s idea of sick humor, I suppose,” Decatur…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Police are asking the public for help to find a man they say forced his way into a home last month and assaulted a woman. Kyle Nance Kyle Nance is accused of forcing his way into a home June 20 and assaulting a woman and another person who tried to intervene, according to a release from the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is Gary Pickens’ last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a minute to share some of our favorite memories. If you watch Good Morning West Tennessee, you know Gary is an impressive dancer. He has serious moves. On Fridays, Gary does his “Friday Happy Dance.” He also enjoys…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The new superintendent for the Jackson-Madison County School System has announced members of his leadership team. From left: McAlister, Myracle, Washington, Williams Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones announced the members Tuesday. Former Regions Bank Vice President Ray Washington will assume the newly created role of chief operating officer, according to a release from the school system. Washington will…
