MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 30 points, eight assists and six rebounds, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Tyus Jones scored 18, Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke each finished with 17 as Memphis pulled away in the second half. Jakob Poeltl and Derrick White each had 15 points to lead the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — An organization is hosting their annual fundraiser to help build dreams, one home at at time. “This is our 3rd annual Dream Builders event, and we’re so excited to be able to have it again this year. We skipped last year because of COVID, but we’re so grateful that everybody is coming out and supporting us,” said…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Another year has come and gone, and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is highlighting the stories that made the year 2021 unique. In January of 2021, the first of the COVID-19 vaccines were given out. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department held drive-thru vaccine clinics for those eligible to receive the vaccine. Health officials were optimistic for the…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has shared an update on a Dec. 21 homicide. The TBI reports that 49-year-old Willie L. Gates Jr. has been arrested in a double shooting at a home on Cherry Street in Tiptonville. The shooting left 57-year-old Jerry Yates, of Tiptonville, dead and one other person injured. The TBI says Gates was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson police car involved in a crash on Friday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures with a Jackson police car being towed on North Highland near Vann Drive and the interstate. At least two other cars were involved in the crash, with one off to the side for law enforcement to investigate. One of the cars…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Storms could return to West Tennessee this weekend, and local emergency management agencies are preparing for any possible rescue. “Well we’re doing our normal preparations, making sure that vehicles are fueled, the generators are fueled and running,” said Ricky Graves, the EMA Director for Gibson County. Graves says they’re prepared for most storms, and this one…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s almost the new year, and a lot of drivers are out for the holidays. A few shared their plans for 2022 with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Jeremy Jackson. “Spending it with my family,” said Daphim March, who lives in Jackson. “Going duck hunting with my father-in-law,” said Chad Manning, a traveler. “We’re going to go…
SUPERIOR, Colo. (AP) — Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done. Authorities say 500 homes were probably destroyed. At least seven people were injured, but there have been no immediate reports of any deaths or missing people in the aftermath of the blazes that…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are showing serious signs of healing up after using an NFL-high 88 players this season. For the first time in weeks, the Titans did not declare any player out Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against Miami. They also activated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine off the reserve/COVID-19 list. Coach Mike Vrabel says not having…
Friday Evening Forecast Update for December 31st: We are going to be dodging severe storms tonight between 8 PM and 3 AM, then see a short break before more storms develop Saturday afternoon. All severe weather modes will be in play for both events. Snow showers are expected to fall on Sunday between 10 AM – 5 PM with minimal…
