Author: WBBJ Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Marcus Mariota and Blake Bortles are throwing to some different targets these days. Mariota will be without his top receiver, veteran Kendall Wright, for the third consecutive…

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- The push to get smoke alarms in as many homes possible got heated over the weekend in Weakley County. The Martin and Dresden Fire Departments were among eight…

OBION COUNTY, Tenn.-Illegal drugs are now off the streets of West Tennessee after a Tuesday raid at a home on Butler Road in Obion. Officers said they seized three ounces…

Union University's women's basketball team defeated Rust College 110-65. The Lady Bulldogs made 24 three-pointers (school record) to improve to 3-0. Senior Kelsey Risner finished with a team-high 21 points…

Clayton State University's men's basketball team defeated Lane College 80-54.

JACKSON, Tenn.-Flooding causes several roads across Tennessee to close Wednesday. Officials with TDOT said they closed four state roads in Crockett, Dyer, Obion and Haywood counties. Staff with the Crockett County Roads…

Harris Stowe State College's women's basketball team defeated Freed-Hardeman University 55-51.

ATWOOD, Tenn. -- The doors of the Dollar General in Atwood are open all day — literally. Authorities said a burglar rammed the back of his truck into the glass…

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson county residents breathe a sigh of relief after two inmates, who have been on the run for a week, are back in custody. The pair were…

JACKSON, Tenn-Avid hunters and volunteers continue a 30-year-long tradition Thursday night at the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet in Jackson. The dinner at Jackson Fairgrounds Park featured an auction that raised money…

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.-One of West Tennessee's favorite new recreational destinations has a new addition. Engineers have approved and signed off on a new marina and fueling station on Carroll County's…

Peabody defeated Dresden 35-14 in the Class 1A State Quarterfinals. The Golden Tide will travel to Nashville Christian next week.

JACKSON, Tenn.-Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a north Jackson house fire. Firefighters were called to a duplex on Hatchmor Drive just before 7 p.m. Friday. Investigators said when…

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-A Benton County man has turned himself in after authorities charge him with attempted second-degree murder.. Earlier this month, Adam Baugus was in a field with his brother…

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A week after a 5-year-old rottweiler attacked and killed 57-year-old Anthony Riggs in this home off Highway 70, Jackson-Madison County officials said they've reached out…

HENDERSON, Tenn -- Freed-Hardeman men beat Lindenwood 97-83.

HENDERSON, Tenn -- Lady Lions bounce back against Lindenwood with a 65-47 win.

JACKSON, Tenn -- Union women beat Fisk Univ. 98-51.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO -- UT Martin caps off the regular season with a win in hopes impress the playoff committee enough to garner an at-large bid to the playoffs. The Skyhawks…

JACKSON, Tenn-Thanksgiving may be less the a week away, but already one of the events synonymous with the Christmas holidays officially got underway in West Tennessee. The Jackson Salvation Army officially…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union (5-0) men's basketball team defeated Brewton-Parker College 81-51. Senior Jordan Montgomery finished with a game-high 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Bulldogs.

JACKSON, Tenn.-If you plan on taking I-40 Tuesday, TDOT has a warning for you . Crews will close a lane on eastbound I-40 at mile marker 80 for pavement repairs. That will…

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Students at one area high school were honored this past weekend at the Tennessee Beta Club Convention in Nashville. From Lexington High School, Ms. Katy Hayes won second…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "No Shave November" fundraiser has turned beards into cash, all for a good cause. The Jackson Police Department and Madison County Sheriff's Department dropped their clean shaven…

OBION COUNTY, Tenn.-In Obion County, churches are coming together to feed thousands this holiday. The Obion County Ministerial Association is feeding around 6,500 people by providing 1,500 boxes of…

BELLS, Tenn.-Thanksgiving came early for some people in Crockett County, Monday. The Front Porch Restaurant in Bells celebrated early by offering a free thanksgiving meals to anyone in the community.…

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-A scare in Haywood County after a train slams into a semi truck. Troopers said it happened around 7 Tuesday evening along Sugar Creek Road near Shaw's Chapel Road.…

FINGER, Tenn. -- Closed for months, the Droke Road bridge has hundreds of drivers taking detours. Residents tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they want to know when the temporary dead end…

As part of a special series of live studio interviews during WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 6:30, Dr. Verna Ruffin answered questions about the impact of the Vision 2020…

As part of a special series of live studio interviews during WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 6:30, Jackson-Madison County School Board Chairman Jim Campbell discussed take away's from the…

MARTIN, Tenn.-Dozens of University of Tennessee at Martin students and workers rallied this evening in protest of Governor Haslam's proposed privatization plan. The rally was Tuesday evening in front of the…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The armed robbery of the Easy Mart on North Highland Avenue had police searching near downtown Tuesday night for the gunman. Officers said just before 8:30 p.m., the suspect…

JACKSON, Tenn.-With the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will be spending time with family. For others, who may have loved one far away this Thanksgiving may be a little lonely. That…

JACKSON, Tenn.,-- A school system employee turned over three malnourished and sick horses to local animal rescue group. Redemption Road Rescue is focused on rehabilitation, rescue and re-homing abused horses in…

JACKSON, Tenn-Dozens of Jackson's less fortunate gathered Wednesday for a day of worship and hope, ahead of Thanksgiving. The Lexington Avenue Day Mission held their very first Thanksgiving worship service with…