Local businesses looking to fill vacancies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of new businesses in the Volunteer State is up, according to a new economic report released Wednesday, and employers are hiring in West Tennessee. Jamar Guyton interviewed…
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Community aims to bring '2nd act' to historic Bells Theatre
BELLS, Tenn. -- A group of West Tennesseans are now on a mission to bring a second act to a vacant theater. "This lovely old theater has wallpaper that's crumbling, but you can…
Police arrest 2 after 'foiled robbery attempt,' car chase through Weakley Co.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man and woman are facing charges after what police are calling a foiled robbery attempt at a Dresden convenience store. Shane McCullough, left,…
Update: Power restored after north Jackson outage, JEA says
UPDATE -- Jackson Energy Authority has restored power the all of the customers affected by a Wednesday morning outage across north Jackson, according to communications manager Steve Bowers. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large power outage is affecting around 5,000…
2 Fort Campbell soldiers accused of impersonating police
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Fort Campbell soldiers have been arrested after Clarksville police say they were impersonating police officers. The Clarksville Police Department says in a Facebook post that Brett Jewell and William Jones were arrested Tuesday on three…
2015 Jackson 'Man of the Year' named
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson names its newest 'Man of the Year.' WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Keli McAlister had the honor of helping with Tuesday night's ceremony where BancorpSouth President Doug…
"Ban the box" bill gets push in Senate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A controversial piece of legislation aimed at giving Tennessee felons a second chance got a big push, Tuesday. Know as the "ban the box" bill, it would…
Polls close Tuesday for early primary election voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 5,000 Madison County voters cast their ballots early in a presidential primary that's grabbing headlines. "I'm really happy and I feel good! I got…
JMCSS leaders iron out Vision 2020 plans
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Principals and school leaders spent the day Tuesday planning out Vision 2020 for the school system. In a release, school system officials say Extended Learning Schools will not be…
Last day of early voting brings out Presidential Preference Primary record
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- As the last day of early voting has drawn to a close, local election officials say they saw a new record turnout for a Presidential Preference Primary. A total of 1,436 voters cast ballots at the…
Garden Bros. Circus brings big show to Oman Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big show comes to the Hub City as the Garden Bros. Circus brings their performance to Oman Arena. The 100-year-old circus has pulled out all stops, giving residents a chance to see…
Proposed bill could allow guns on state college campuses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proposed legislation could have some faculty at state colleges armed with handguns. State Sen. Mike Bell is asking lawmakers to consider allowing all full-time staff and faculty…
Lifeline Blood Services screens potential donors for Zika virus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services in Jackson now screens donors for the Zika virus, a disease spreading across the world that could cause birth defects. The U.S. Food and…
Henderson Co. man accused of kidnapping, beating girlfriend
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing assault and kidnapping charges after allegedly holding his girlfriend against her will for two days and beating her until she finally was able to escape through a window. Brad Evans is in…
Student accused of bringing pellet gun to Jackson-Madison Co. middle school
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A student at a Jackson-Madison County middle school is in trouble with the law after the sheriff's department says he brought a pellet gun to school. Madison County Sheriff's Department spokesman Tom Mapes says a male student…
