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Madison County mayor speaks at Jackson Exchange Club meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris spoke to the club about the state of the county. He says…

Man sentenced to six years in 4-year-old's death

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of killing a toddler in November appeared back in court for his sentencing. Darwin Reid was convicted in November of criminally negligent homicide and child abuse and…

Trials in medical professionals' opioid cases set to start next month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the top stories of 2019 was the massive federal investigation that led to the arrests of doctors and medical professionals across West Tennessee. Nearly nine months after multiple…

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at air base

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general. Iranian state TV says Tehran fired a series of surface-to-surface missiles at an Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops and…

Students present recycling project ideas to Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Northeast Middle School welcomed a special guest Tuesday. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger met with a small group of Northeast Middle School Academic Academy students from the environmental science…

Tennessee legislators meet with constituents for lunch and forum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee legislators meet up and hear out constituent concerns. "I'm very excited to talk with the mayors and other folks from our communities about the concerns they have with state government, and even some federal issues came…

City council discusses 2019 audit, committee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's city council meeting, certified public accountant Matt Wood discussed last year's audit for the City of Jackson. "We had multiple findings. Most of them dealt with our…

Selmer Head Start application period opens Jan. 15

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Selmer Head Start will be accepting applications for pre-registration next week for the 2020-2021 school year. Pre-registration for 3 and 4-year-old children will be held at the Selmer Head Start Center at 705 Industrial Park…

Union City police investigate theft of two ATVs

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is investigating a theft at Abernathy's Cycles. Investigators say two RZR Turbo S All Terrain Vehicles were taken from the ATV lot sometime between 6 p.m. Saturday and the time the…

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket unclaimed

BELLS, Tenn.-- One player in Crockett County wins $50,000 by matching four Lottery numbers, plus the Powerball. The winning ticket was purchased at Gas USA in Bells. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a cashier at the Fill and Go,…

JMCSS discusses Lincoln property, new high schools

JACKSON, Tenn.--In Monday's work session meeting, Jackson-Madison County School Board members discussed one local college looking to acquire the Lincoln Elementary School property. "Lane (College) actually feels like they have some…

New halotherapy business officially opens in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.--Three best friends officially open their halotherapy salt cave, Salis Halotherapy in north Jackson, Monday. Health experts say halotherpy is a natural alternative and complimentary way of improving respiratory issues, skin conditions such…