Local church treats Pope Elementary students to Easter egg hunt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some students got an early start on Easter egg hunting Thursday at a local school. An estimated 600 students at Pope Elementary School did their part to…
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Trenton director of schools resigns after decades of service
TRENTON, Tenn. -- After decades of working for the Trenton Special School District, the director of schools handed in her resignation. "I think this decision was a surprise to…
Madison Co. leaders continue process toward new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County leaders move a step forward in planning for a new jail. The County Correction Partnership Committee met Thursday to discuss the next phase of a contract.…
TBI releases annual Crime in Tennessee report
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Thursday released its 2016 Crime in Tennessee report. The annual study revealed a slight increase in reported instances of crime in the…
Jackson police make arrest in hit-and-run that critically injured woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have made an arrested in a recent hit-and-run that left a woman critically injured. Natasha Washburn, 36, of Jackson was arrested…
Ammonia leak in Martin shuts down two schools Thursday
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two schools in Weakley County closed their doors Thursday morning after an ammonia leak at a local co-op. Students from Martin Primary and Elementary schools were…
Officers fire shots at elderly man accused of having gun
LEXINGTON , Tenn. -- Yellow crime tape and police cars surround a home in Lexington after officers received a call for help. "Our officers were dispatched to 37 Teakwood Drive here…
JMC School board considers options regarding the future of K-8 school in the district
JACKSON, Tenn.-Ahead of Thursday night's Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting, the chairman talked about the future of a K-8 school in the district. Bob Alvey said a K-8 school is necessary…
Unique Easter egg hunt brings out hundreds as eggs are dropped from high above
PINSON, Tenn.-A different type of Easter egg hunt was hosted by a church in Pinson Wednesday afternoon. Instead of hiding eggs, they were delivered from above. 3,000 eggs were dropped off…
U.S. Rep. David Kustoff visits constituents of 8th Congressional District
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff takes time away from Washington to visit his district here in West Tennessee. The congressman sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News late Wednesday afternoon…
Ammonia leak in Martin fixed
MARTIN, Tenn -- Martin Fire Department confirms a small ammonia leak was found in the area of 330 Nash Street in Martin, Tennessee. Officials say the leak has been fixed. Residents have reported an odor in the area. Officials are…
Memorial service honors 5 family members killed in Henry Co. fire
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday was a somber day in Henry County as a community said goodbye to five members of the Pollack family, killed last week when their home…
Madison Co. commissioners meet to talk investment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Commission's Financial Management Committee met Wednesday morning to learn the best ways to invest a proposed $60 million to get the best…
Rural broadband bill to go to Gov. Haslam's desk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's now up to Gov. Bill Haslam to sign a bill passed late Tuesday by the Legislature to create better access to broadband services. The Broadband Accessibility Act is designed to…
Local church holds midday Holy Week service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As West Tennesseans prepare for Easter Sunday, congregants at a local church held an event Wednesday in celebration of Holy Week. Throughout the week, various churches across the area are…
