Union City High School senior loses life after Sunday wreck
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- "Our students are in shock right now," said Union City High School Principal Jacob Cross. Union City Schools is mourning the loss of Julianne Becton.…
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Repairs to close two Madison Co. trash collection sites Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for…
The Blacksmith opens new location in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A popular Jackson restaurant is expanding to a new city. The Blacksmith recently opened a second location at 2320 Amanda Avenue in Dyersburg. The restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine…
Shots fired at house party; Martin police seek suspect
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is seeking a man suspected of firing shots at a party. Police say around 1:45 a.m. on September 5, officers responded to the 300 block of Oxford Street in reference to a physical…
Gov. Lee declares October 11 as ‘day of prayer and fasting’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a new proclamation for the state on Friday. According to a Facebook post, Governor Lee proclaimed Monday, October 11 as "Day of…
Where to pick your own produce in West Tennessee
Those looking for access to the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables in West Tennessee can use an online service to find the closest farm to you. PickTNProducts.org provides users with a map to locations throughout the state where you can…
Gallery: Scarecrow competition in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Check out some of this year's entries for Main Street Brownsville's annual scarecrow competition! Participants were asked to show off their creative side to help make Main Street an autumn wonderland. The 2021 winners are as…
Madison County to increase efforts to reduce speeding
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office will partner with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help promote "Slow Down Tennessee" from October 15-29. It's an effort to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries and fatalities throughout the state by…
Wendy’s customer doused with hot oil by shift manager in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A fast food manager was arrested in Huntingdon after police say he doused a customer with hot oil. According to a police report, a man purchased food in a Wendy's drive-thru late Tuesday night, before returning to…
Clinic to host 5K supporting women battling breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Woman's Clinic is hosting a 5K run/walk Tuesday evening, with proceeds to support women battling breast cancer. The 12th Annual Take Your Girls Night Out 5K will kick off at 6 p.m. on October 5 at…
Haunted attractions in West Tennessee for 2021
Spooky season is upon us, and haunted attractions around West Tennessee are opening their doors to guests ready for a fright. House of Horror (Bells, TN) 769 Highway 88 East, Bells Click here for dates/times The 13th Realm (Atwood, TN)…
Search continues for Jackson murder suspect, reward offered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are still searching for Randall Lee Rose, who is accused of murdering a 70-year-old woman Saturday evening in Jackson. Rose is wanted by the Jackson Police Department, U.S. Marshals, and the Tennessee Department of Correction for…
Weakley County woman dies in car fire
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Greenfield resident has died in a Wednesday morning car accident. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states 40-year-old Amanda Pruitt was traveling west on Kimery Store Road when her vehicle veered off to…
Madison County Sheriff issues warning on fentanyl-laced pills
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr is issuing a public safety alert following a warning from the Drug Enforcement Administration about counterfeit pills. The DEA has seen an alarming increase in both the lethality and availability of…
Jacksonian to compete in Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson resident will head to Florida next summer with a big dream. According to a release from the City of Jackson, Meghan Roeder was chosen to compete in…
Juvenile in critical condition after shooting at Memphis school
UPDATE (9/30/21 11:50 a.m.) -- Police say the suspect has been detained. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Thursday morning shooting at a Memphis elementary school has left one in critical condition. According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to Cummings…
1 dead, 1 in custody after Tuesday night shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person is dead and another is in custody after a Tuesday night shooting. The Jackson Police Department responded to the 200 block of Roosevelt Parkway shortly after 11 p.m. after a report of shots fired. Upon…
National Coffee Day: Here’s where you can snag a free cup
September 29 is National Coffee Day! A few brands around West Tennessee are offering incentives Wednesday, including free coffee. Starbucks You can bring any clean, empty and reusable cup, up to 20oz, to Starbucks for a free cup of Pikes…
Accused killer of Hardin County deputy appears in court
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of killing Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke made his initial court appearance Tuesday. The arraignment for Todd Stricklin was held in front of General Sessions Judge Danny Smith. A "not guilty" plea was…
Local police warn of electric company scam calls
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office issued a scam warning via a Facebook post. The post focuses on recent scam calls impersonating a local electric company. The calls falsely inform you that your electricity will be disconnected…
The Ned to present ‘Hairspray’ October 21-23
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center will present "Hairspray: A Broadway Musical" this month. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the 60s-style musical centers around a teenager who sparks social change when she wins a role…
Two found bleeding on Henry County road; one dead
UPDATE (9/29/21): The Henry County Sheriff's Office says Kristen Warren died Wednesday as a result of her injuries. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is dead and a woman is injured following a Monday morning incident in Henry County. According…
70-year-old woman murdered in Jackson, suspect at large
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was murdered Saturday evening in Jackson and the suspect is still at large. The Jackson Police Department responded to Hollywood Drive at around 9 p.m. on September 25 after an assault report. Officers found 70-year-old…
Henderson County Sheriff’s Dept. asks public to ID counterfeit suspect
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man suspected of using counterfeit money. Authorities say the individual used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase at Dollar General on Saturday, September 24. The…
Health department will start Pfizer booster shots Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those waiting on a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may be in luck. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says they will begin offering a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, September 27.…
Haywood County Schools mourn loss of Coach Tony Lambert
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Coach Tony Lambert has died, according to a Facebook post from Haywood County Schools. Lambert served as a coach through the years for schools in Gibson, Chester…
Local farmer directs donations to The Care Center in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson nonprofit serving the homeless and abused women and children got a generous gift thanks to a local farmer. Robert Hayes directed a $2,500 donation to The Care Center through the America's Farmers Grow Communities Program.…
VIDEO: Jackson toddler with Down Syndrome wins trophy at West TN State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson toddler brought home a shiny new trophy over the weekend. 2-year-old Mason Sheppard, who has Down Syndrome, is the son of Tommy and Brooke Sheppard. According to his mother…
Whiteville Elementary to host fall festival Sept. 25
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville Elementary School is gearing up to host their annual fall festival. WES Fall Fest will be held Saturday, September 25 beginning at noon. It will be a day full of activities for the whole family, including…
99-year-old report card found in Waverly flood debris
WAVERLY, Tenn. -- An unexpected item was found among the debris left behind by August's devastating flood in Middle Tennessee: a report card dating back to 1922. Amy Miller, coordinator for Tennessee's National Flood Insurance program, made the discovery…
City of Martin employee used department credit card for Amazon purchases, cell phone bills
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A City of Martin employee has been indicted for theft following a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. According to a news release, investigators determined John Randolph Worrell, assistant director of the city's Public Works Department, made more than $5,400…
New exhibit to showcase 50+ years of Jackson photographer’s work
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center is hosting a photography exhibit honoring long-time Jackson photographer Mitch Carter. Carter has spent more than 50 years serving the Jackson and West Tennessee area. After purchasing Moore Studio in 1973…
WBBJ says ‘goodbye’ to reporter Nikita Dennis
For the past year, Nikita Dennis has served West Tennessee as a reporter for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, helping bring numerous stories in the community to light. Thursday, the WBBJ team says goodbye as her time with us comes to…
Former sheriff’s office employee charged for assault of inmate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former sheriff's office employee has been arrested following the assault of an inmate. In September 2020, the TBI began investigating a report of an inmate assault in the Madison County Jail. Agents determined Madison County Detention…
Man who led Jackson police on vehicle pursuit arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for various charges related to a vehicle pursuit in August has been arrested after being tracked to a home in Jackson. A news release states 22-year-old Christopher Curry fled from Jackson Police Department officers…
Bethel students, staff travel to Waverly for flood cleanup
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Student athletes and staff from Bethel University traveled to Waverly over Labor Day weekend to help with cleanup following August's deadly flooding. "From the time we heard about the tragedy…
Body found near Madison County road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office confirms the body of a deceased female was found over the weekend. On the evening of Saturday, September 4, sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a body found on the…
Multiple injuries after deck collapses in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple injuries have been reported following a deck collapse on Labor Day. The Madison County Fire Department responded to the scene Monday at a residence on Dogwood Circle in the Springbrook subdivision. According to Fire Chief…
Loretta Lynn’s flood benefit concert sells out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A star-studded concert benefiting Middle Tennessee flood victims has sold out. Loretta Lynn's Friends Hometown Rising, to be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on September 13, was announced last week. According the Opry's website,…
Spirit Halloween returns with new Jackson location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spirit Halloween is now open in the Hub City to prepare you for all your needs this upcoming Spooky Season. This year, the pop-up store has moved to a new location at 175 Stonebrook Place. Customers can…
Union’s Alumnus of the Year to join national group of nurse leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native Carla D. Sanderson, PhD, RN, was recently named the 2021 Union University Alumnus of the Year. Now, she's receiving one of the highest honors in nursing. She has been selected to join the 2021 Class…
Newbern Police Department confirms death of Chief Richard Barnes
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- According to a post from The Newbern Police Department's Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died. Barnes served the community for more than 40 years. The police…
‘Once Upon a Pumpkin’ to enchant guests at Discovery Park
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Get ready for an autumn wonderland this October! The Discovery Park of America announced the theme for this year's Pumpkin Village will be "Once Upon a Pumpkin."…
Martin police investigate shots fired
MARTIN, Tenn. --The Martin Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening incident involving shots fired. Following multiple calls in reference to gun shots, officers responded to the area near North McCombs Street and Walters Avenue around 11:48 p.m. Saturday. Upon…
Vehicle of missing man; human remains found in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Human remains and the vehicle of a missing man are recovered in a Jackson neighborhood. Around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, the Jackson Police Department responded near Howestown Mill Drive in north Jackson after a report of a…
Jackson man convicted of murdering his mother
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A jury has convicted 39-year-old Antonio Tywan James of first degree murder in the death of his mother. A news release states on March 5, 2019, witnesses observed James shoot his mother, Ermateen James, at her residence…
How to help Tennessee flood victims
How can you help Tennessee flood victims? Visit the links below for more information on times and locations of donation drives and more. Middle Tennessee Flooding Recovery The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency launched a site for recovery efforts, cleanup and…
Jackson museum begins guided tours, celebrating music history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City has a new treat for music lovers. Jackson's Carnegie Legends Museum is now offering guided tours to guests. "What we're offering is sort of the inside information into the beginnings of rock and roll,"…
The Sound of Jackson | Season 2 Ep. 8 | Colton Flanagan
It's the Season 2 Finale of The Sound of Jackson! We return to The Carnegie in downtown Jackson to meet country artist Colton Flanagan. Over the past few years, Colton and his band have become a staple of the…
Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office taking donations for flood victims
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is launching a three-day effort to help flood victims in the Waverly area. The sheriff's office is setting up a trailer at Walmart in north Jackson from 5-7 p.m. this Wednesday,…
