Lane College president strives to lead academically, spiritually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African American making an impact in the community. Step on campus…
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State to trim science, social studies testing, increase reading assessments
MILAN, Tenn. — Third and fourth graders across the state will now be tested more on reading and less on science and social studies. State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made the…
Man accused of kidnapping wife to undergo mental evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man accused of kidnapping his wife and stuffing her in his car's trunk returned to court Thursday. Patrick Lamar Moore faces counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. Investigators say he strangled and then kidnapped…
Chester Co. pastor, teaching assistant faces additional charge
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A pastor and teaching assistant accused of raping a teenager is arrested again Thursday on a new charge of assault involving the same woman. [caption id="attachment_199263" align="alignleft"…
Homeland Security Conference in West Tenn. trains officers on terrorism
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Emergency leaders from across the state are working together with the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security this week to stay up to date on security threats against the Volunteer State. Officials said there is no imminent…
March of Dimes kicks off 'March for Babies' fundraising campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The March of Dimes kicked off its biggest fundraising mission of 2017 Thursday in downtown Jackson. Supporters gathered at The Lift to celebrate the start of "March for…
CashMaster robbed in north Jackson; subjects detained in Shelby County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say two subjects are detained in Shelby County after a Thursday afternoon robbery at CashMaster on Vann Drive. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the store at 367 Vann Drive where a black female had reportedly…
Decatur Co. Schools closed Friday & Monday due to illnesses
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County Schools are closed Friday and Monday due to illnesses. The director of schools said the district is experiencing a high number of absences.
Benton Co. schools closed Friday & Monday due to illnesses
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton County School District has canceled classes for Friday and Monday due to illnesses. The superintendent says they have seen an outbreak of illness in only one school but have canceled classes district-wide as a precaution.
Chester Co. Schools closed due to illness; normal schedule resumes Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chester County Schools canceled classes Thursday and Friday. Director of Schools Troy Kilzer said they had to close because so many students and staff were out sick. “It was a growing epidemic of students coming to school…
$50K winning lotto ticket sold in West Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lottery officials say Wednesday night's Powerball drawing created 55,962 winning tickets in Tennessee, including two worth $50,000. One of those winners was sold in Munford in Tipton County, according to a release from the Tennessee Education Lottery.…
Crockett Co. sheriff opens up about former deputy's federal indictment
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The investigation that led to Calvin Fields' federal indictment started in January when Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce said suspicions were raised about what his then-deputy was…
Two transported after north Jackson crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-car collision in north Jackson backed up traffic, Wednesday evening. The wreck happened just before seven at the intersection of Oil Well Road and Steeplechase Drive. First responders…
Group concerned about what they say are increases in their utility bills
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens come out Wednesday night, angry over what they say are constant increases in their utility bills. The group gathered at Unity Temple to talk about the amount they are billed…
Milan police seek man wanted on aggravated robbery, felony theft counts
MILAN, Tenn. -- A man wanted on at least one violent charge is on the run, and Milan police hope you can help them find him. Stephen…
