SAMBURG, Tenn. -- The community is mourning the loss of Samburg Police Department Chief Christopher Cummings. According to his obituary, Cummings died Sunday, December 10 at the age of 53. A funeral service will be held at White-Ranson Funeral Home…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old sustains serious injuries after fleeing from a traffic stop. According to the Humboldt Police Department, an officer attempted to stop a grey Mitsubishi SUV around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night for a traffic violation. A press…
UPDATE (12/20/23): The Paris Police Department confirms the remains were positively identified as Ernie Oskey of Murray, Kentucky. Police say evidence indicates the cause of death was suicide, and that Oskey took his own life sometime in July 2023. EARLIER…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- First responders fought a fire at a home in Lexington Friday morning. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, the fire occurred at a residence on Eastern Shores Drive. Video shared with us by a WBBJ 7…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Three new businesses are set to open soon in the City of Lexington. Buchanan Realty Group (BRG) confirms Starbucks Coffee, T-Mobile, and Premiere Dental will occupy the new strip…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual Christmas event in the Hub City has been postponed. "Christmas in the City," originally scheduled to take place at the West Tennessee Farmers Market on Saturday, December 9, has been moved to January 13. According…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- First responders were on the scene of a residential fire Wednesday afternoon in Alamo. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, the fire occurred at a home near East Main…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee’s premiere community choir extends an invite to a special event. Next month, the Jackson Choral Society will hold a preview party/rehearsal for their April 20, 2024 spring concert. Singers and other residents are invited to…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted for aggravated robbery is behind bars after a high-speed pursuit. According to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Tyler Ashby, of Hollow Rock, was arrested…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former correctional officer in West Tennessee has been charged in a misconduct case. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Misty Scott, a former Dyer…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local teenager is facing charges regarding stolen firearms. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, on Saturday, December 2, police charged a 15-year-old with possessing multiple stolen firearms after…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has confirmed details on a vehicle pursuit that took place last Thursday. According to the Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Caitlind Danielle Surratt has been charged with kidnapping, reckless driving, two counts of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers needs the public's help in identifying a pair of alleged thieves. According to Crime Stoppers, the two individuals pictured are responsible for theft at Ulta Beauty in Jackson. A social media post states the two…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local deputy was injured in a wreck while responding to an incident. According to Henry County Sheriff Josh Frey, Deputy Chad Andrews responded to a call of a possible home invasion in Henry County on…
UPDATE (12/14/23): Legros murder charge bound over to Madison County Grand Jury JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a follow up to the incident on Summer Drive this week, police have confirmed a man has been arrested for murder. According to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local doctors have been sentenced for their involvement in a federal opioid investigation. Alexander Alperovich and Andrew Rudin received their sentences on Wednesday at the U.S. District Court in Jackson. Both Alperovich and Rudin served as…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 'Tis the season for holiday activities and enjoying Christmas traditions. Several churches across West Tennessee will be setting up live nativity scenes for the community. Here's a list of live nativity scenes you can check out across…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite part of the holiday season for many is enjoying a classic Christmas movie with the family. This year, there are many opportunities across West Tennessee to relive that magic on the big screen, as some…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local authorities arrest a convicted felon wanted for federal weapons charges. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), on Tuesday, agents with the 28th District, assisted by the Brownsville Police Department, observed…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A suspected robber is dead after being shot at a Memphis Dollar General. According to the Memphis Police Department, around 10:34 a.m. Tuesday morning, officers responded to an armed robbery at the store, located at 6770 Winchester…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A single-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Madison County. According to a release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the wreck occurred Tuesday morning in the 2600 block of Riverside Drive. The release states MCSO responded…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early morning fire claims a life in Benton County. According to Benton County Sheriff's Office Dispatch, authorities responded to a report of a residential structure fire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms the fire occurred…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of Broadway's most famous musicals will come to life on a Hub City stage. The University School of Jackson Fine Arts Department and Voya Financial will present "Godspell" this December. Showtimes will be held at 7…
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials have confirmed the identities of those killed in a fatal plane crash last week. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered for a night of charity and good will in the Hub City. On Thursday, November 16, Hope Recovery presented "Miracles of Hope" at Love and Truth…
UPDATE: JPD officials say the incident was initially called in as a home invasion, expecting hostages. JPD says there are no hostages and the house has been cleared. They are currently doing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We have some "finger lickin' good" news for fans of a popular restaurant chain. The Hub City's newest KFC is expected to open soon. Construction…
UPDATE: The Sheriff's Department confirms Brewer has been located. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing man. 54-year-old Jimmy Ray Brewer is described as a white male, 6'2" tall and weighing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 LANA Light Fight has been announced. Residents of the Lambuth-area in midtown Jackson are encouraged to join their neighbors in helping light up the community for the holidays. Along with spreading holiday cheer, participants will also…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local fire department is investigating multiple suspicious fires. The Hardin County Fire Department says they are investigating four separate grass/woods fires that occurred this month near…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An incident in the Hub City leaves a local park with damage. On Wednesday, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster shared photos with us showing damage at the Jackson Downtown Dog Park. The dog park, which…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in one local county. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher says on Monday, the sheriff's office was alerted to possible remains being discovered near a home in the…
UPDATE (12/6/23): Report provides details in mid-November plane crash UPDATE: Victims identified in plane crash near West Tennessee airport UPDATE: Plane crashes outside airport, leaving two dead in Union City UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Multiple WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipsters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option will soon be on the menu in the Hub City. Littlebird Restaurant & Bar is a new vegan restaurant opening near downtown Jackson. According to their social media, Littlebird is ideal for foodies…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A law enforcement official was injured Wednesday morning while responding to a wreck on Interstate 40. According to a media release from the Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Dwan Anderson of the Haywood County Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new book telling the powerful story of a Tennessee woman will be available at an upcoming event in the Hub City. "The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local business had an unexpected visitor on Monday night. Customers at The Grind in Martin were enjoying food when a deer crashed through a window. Video shared to social…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. Senate candidate will make a stop in Jackson to meet the community. Democrat Gloria Johnson will hold a public meet and greet at Baker Bros BBQ on Saturday, November 18. Johnson, who currently serves as…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed details regarding a fatal fire over the weekend. On Saturday, November 11, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to a fire at a home on Dowty Road…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- First responders were on-site at a popular attraction Wednesday due to a fire. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, shortly before noon, the dispatch center received a call regarding a grass fire at the Tennessee Safari…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A popular seasonal event returns this month, bigger and brighter than ever. The Discovery Park of America's "Let It Glow" light show will be open from November 10-December 30. More than a million lights will brighten…
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- A traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of firearms. According to the Newbern Police Department, an officer conducted a traffic stop on West Main Street on the…
The holidays are upon us, with many events throughout West Tennessee to help mark the joyful season! Including Christmas parades, light displays, performances and more -- we're gathering a list of local activities for the whole family to enjoy. Do…
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- One organization is seeking assistance to help deliver a traditional Thanksgiving to local seniors. The Gibson County Office on Aging announces their 31st year of serving Gibson County home bound senior citizens with a Thanksgiving meal. On…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm details on a fatal wreck that claimed the life of a local woman. On Sunday, November 5, the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a wreck that occurred around 7:25 p.m. in Madison County. According…
After helping bring the latest news and weather forecasts to the West Tennessee community for the past year, the WBBJ team is saying "goodbye" to Michelle Lilly. Joining the news team as Michelle Diaz in November '22, she launched into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local rescue is inviting the community to kick off their Christmas festivities at an upcoming event. Redemption Road Rescue will host "Deck the Stalls" on December 1 & 2. The event, which will take place from…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A promising weekend may be in store for those looking to get an early start on holiday shopping. Special Christmas-themed markets will be popping up in multiple counties. On November 3 and 4, the Carroll County Christmas…
UPDATE: The Henry County Sheriff's Office confirms Jackson has returned home safe. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing teen. According to the Sheriff's Office, 15-year-old Jackson Wolf was last seen…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a deceased female body was discovered Wednesday evening in Haywood County. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department, Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett shared that he received a call around 6:35 p.m. on November…
