School Board Members discuss school voucher bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- House Bill 939, also known as the school voucher bill, has been going through several changes lately. "The administration and legislature has heard the concerns and I think…
Author: Teri Jelks
West Tennessee medical professionals appear in court after opioid investigation
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Yesterday the Western District of Tennessee participated in the largest coordinated law enforcement take down operation against medical professionals ever," said Mike Dunavant. Dunavant is the U.S. Attorney…
JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Eric Jones announces resignation
WEST JACKSON, Tenn.-- Many parents and Jackson Madison County school board members are still reeling in shock after a local superintendent decides to step down. "I regret to hear that Dr. Jones…
New Empire 8 theater officially opens in Jackson
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- The ribbon is cut and Jackson's newest movie theater, The Empire 8, is officially open. Phil Zacheretti is the President and CEO of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, and he says…
Man captured after leading police on car chase, flipping car off Old Medina Rd
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A man was allegedly speeding and led police on a car chase on Old Medina Road Friday night, and a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer witnessed it. "He got…
CMT's 'Empowering Education' tour comes to Jackson State Community College
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Tonight is about information, but it's also about inspiration," said Jackson State Community College President Dr. Allana Hamilton. Thursday night, Jackson State Community College hosted Country Music…
Union City agrees to sell 375 acres to incoming hemp facility
OBION CO., Tenn. -- A hemp facility will be making its way to West Tennessee. "This is a very unusual one. Normally, we get most of our referrals from the state of…
Family demands answers after unexpected death at Obion Co. jail
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- 37-year-old Sterling Higgins died early Monday morning after an altercation at the Obion County Law Enforcement Complex. His family is wondering why. "It's all we ask for,…
City of Jackson plans to vote on contractor bid for new animal care center
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Animal Care Center is a no-kill shelter for animals in need of a home, and for years, the City of Jackson has been planning to expand…
State representative looks to reform welfare system with new drug testing bill
PARIS, Tenn. -- One Tennessee State Representative is looking to crack down on the misuse of the welfare system with Tennessee House Bill 88. "The chances of any of these individuals…
