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…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police need help finding a man accused robbing a local pharmacy. His name is Antario Montgomery. The mug shot provided by investigators is from a previous arrest. Officers said he was wearing a grey sweat shirt and dark…
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…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/18/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/19/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
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…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-The mayor of Gibson County found himself the victim of a crime earlier this week. Mayor Tom Witherspoon said his white 1999 Chevy S-10 was stolen from his home in Bradford, Sunday. But thanks to the Gibson and…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson firefighters give back in a big way to the West Tennessee Muscular Dystrophy Association. Thursday, the firefighters presented their $6,800 check to the group, the largest amount they have ever raised. The funds were raised through the "Fill…
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…
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…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/19/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/20/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
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…
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Jeff Roberson had 11 points and 13 rebounds for No. 19 Vanderbilt, which opened the game with a 27-4 run en route to a 92-55 victory over St. John's on Monday in the opening round of…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/20/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/23/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/23/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/24/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
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.…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Even as the State Department issues a world-wide travel alert for Americans, local travel experts say it should not keep you from seeing new places. Ronda Richards with Ronda's Travel Corner in Jackson said even though recent terrorist attacks…
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.…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Elementary students have contributed dozens of ornaments for the Chester County Christmas tree. For the third year, the Chester County Recycling Center asked students from East Chester, Jacks Creek and West Chester first and second grade to…
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…
The rosters for the 2015 East-West All-Star Classic were released this week. The game will be played on Dec. 11 at Tennessee Tech. Below are the rosters: West Team NamePos.Ht.Wt.School Tanner BeasleyLB5-11190Henry County Dantae WilkesLB6-3215Liberty D'Carrius StevensS6-0190Union City Jeremiah NanceS5-11185Crockett…
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…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Conley scored 21 points, Jeff Green added 19 and seven Memphis players reached double figures in a 110-96 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Marc Gasol had 15 points and 10 rebounds for…
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…
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Myles Taylor had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead Tennessee-Martin to an 83-57 win over Harris-Stowe on Wednesday. Alex Anderson added 13 points and Twymond Howard 11 for the Skyhawks (2-4), who took control early…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 11/24/15 and 7 a.m. on 11/25/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
JACKSON, Tenn.,--A decade long tradition brought a traditional Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of Jackson residents Thursday. Each year, City councilman Johnny Dodd along with the Mount Moriah Baptist Church open the…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Few things bring people together like a warm meal during the holidays and that's exactly what many in Gibson County were given this Thanksgiving. Dozens of volunteers…
JACKSON, Tenn -- Ten of millions of Americans hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, and West Tennessee saw plenty of traffic thanks one of the busiest travel days of…
HOUSTON (AP) - Jeff Green scored 20 points and Courtney Lee had 10 of his 17 in the fourth quarter to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the struggling Houston Rockets 102-93 on Wednesday night. Houston has lost three straight to…
