FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — A Fort Campbell soldier has died in a training exercise. The Army post said in a statement that 26-year-old Spc. James T. Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee, died Thursday after being struck by a military vehicle during the early morning exercise in a training area. Another soldier was injured but is recovering. The statement said the…
This week’s Cat of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Molly! This beautiful kitty is 10-years-old. She is also very laid back. Molly just wants a nice lap to keep warm. She is tolerant of other cats and calm humans. If you are interested in adopting Molly or any of the other available animals, call the Jackson…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee investigators have identified the two men shot dead by an Arkansas trooper during a chase between the two states. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the men Friday as 27-year-old Terrance Dogan and 18-year-old John H. Taylor. The two were shot by Trooper Spencer Morris of the Arkansas State Police during a chase Thursday that…
This week’s Dog of the Week from the Jackson Animal Care Center is Yamin! Yamin is a middle aged guy. He has a cute little bobbed tail and just loves every person he meets. Yamin recently went on a field trip to the fire training center and loved meeting the drivers and firefighters. If you are interested in Yamin or…
(AP) —- Federal environmental officials have announced a $1 billion infusion to the Superfund program. The money comes from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden recently signed into law. It’ll help officials tackle a backlog of highly polluted Superfund sites in 24 states. Nearly 50 toxic waste sites will be cleaned up, and ongoing work at dozens of others…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local store also wanted to share the Christmas spirit. Locals were able to hop aboard the Polar Express at the Casey Jones Railroad Museum. Kids were able to meet Santa Claus and ring the train’s bell. The movie ‘Polar Express’ was shown and everyone was able to participate with arts and crafts bringing families together. “It’s…
MEDINA, Tenn. — A late-morning crash involving two vehicles occurred in Gibson County. The wreck happened on Highway 45 and Church Street in Medina. Our crews found an apparent crash between an ambulance and a SUV. It’s unclear if there were any injuries or what lead to the crash. WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News reached out to the Medina Police Department and…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Police are investigating an late-afternoon car crash in the Hub City. According to a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster, the crash happened on Ridgecrest Road in northeast Jackson. As of now, there is no information about injuries or how the crash happened. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on-air and online as we bring you the very latest on…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local church is wanting the community to get into the Christmas spirit. “We wanted to offer something on our campus to show families who we are as a church and also to provide an opportunity for families to come together, to do something fun together,” said Rob Simpson, Pastor at the West Jackson Baptist Church. West…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson native Lauren Pritchard or better known as “LOLO,” invited several members of the Jackson community to listen to her new album ‘X’. “My son’s first name in Xander we spell it with an x so that’s part of the inspiration. The other thing is, it’s about rockabilly in Jackson and the frame of mind was ‘X…
