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JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hub City. For those who have not already gotten their Christmas list to Santa, you might want to wait before mailing…
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hub City. For those who have not already gotten their Christmas list to Santa, you might want to wait before mailing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a night of melodies and harmonies as music filled the air at Union University Friday night. The G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel was packed as students, faculty and guests poured…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As homes begin to light up with beautiful Christmas lights, one neighborhood lit up an entire lake. The Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association (LANA) lit up Campbell Lake with luminaries to start…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educational leaders are on the search for a new director of schools, and they are looking to the public for insight. Thursday, a community forum was held at City Hall where board members of the Jackson-Madison County…
GADSDEN, Tenn. -- One family says they are just thankful to be alive after an afternoon house fire Thursday. Fire crews worked hard for hours to put out flames that will leave one family rebuilding their entire lives. "I was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been a weekend of deals with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but the savings don't stop there. Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual basketball tournament is back in the Hub City. "We had the national championship here in Jackson for 22 years, and the coaches grew to love Jackson and love the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday has started in the Hub City, and customers are filling stores in hopes to get a good deal. Shoppers stood in line for hours to get those door busters, and a popular item were all…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chief Eric Turner with the Madison County Fire Department says cooking is one of the most common causes of household fires, especially around the holidays. "Thanksgiving, Christmas, there's that much…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The holidays are almost here, and store owners in one county are making sure your gift shopping isn't breaking the bank. Black Friday is only a week away, but…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reached out to attorneys Thursday in a lawsuit on employee pay in Hardeman County. More than a dozen employees have filed a lawsuit against Hardeman County, the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City may soon be undergoing some changes. “We've got to make sure we're building each other up and building our city up,” said Mayor Scott Conger. Thursday morning, Conger…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Being a repeat offender is common among violent criminals, and many people believe more work can be done to protect additional victims from these offenders. "Yes, we want to rehabilitate…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is on a mission to keep the Hub City clean. Saturday is America Recycles Day, and Jackson's Stormwater Program will be celebrating in a big way. From…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is getting in the holiday spirit with an annual light show. Friday was the opening night of a well-beloved light show in the Hub City. This…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that occurred at a Jackson apartment complex on Wednesday morning. Around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, firefighters were called to a house on the 1000…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several Jackson police cars surrounded the south Jackson Walmart Sunday evening. At approximately 4:50 p.m. on November 10, officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to 2171 S. Highland Avenue,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a night of boots, bands and bingo at the STAR Center on Friday. The Jackson Service League is raising funds to provide grants to local organizations, with a focus on children and women. Attendees spent…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With veterans day around the corner, a congregation is honoring the brave men and women who dedicated their lives fighting for the country. Friday night Englewood Baptist Church was…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a full agenda for school board members, hammering out issues for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Thursday's school board meeting began with the public voicing their concerns…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday evening family, friends and neighbors gathered to remember Tavoris Bates at a candlelight vigil. "He was very loving, and that's all he wanted to do. He wanted to love…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People came together to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country. Friday evening the University of Memphis Lambuth campus concluded their homecoming week…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Halloween night, children filled the streets for special treats, but authorities went door-knocking for a different reason. "On Halloween night, we go out and check violent against children…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Our purpose here tonight is to meet with families and communities to talk about what they want to be true for their child and for their school," said Eve…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ghosts and witches will be hitting the streets this Halloween, and authorities are warning parents to watch out for real-life monsters. "Halloween is the deadliest day for children…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Baker's Rack in downtown Jackson saw a full house Friday night as people came together for an annual event. The 2019 Downtown Ghost Tour and Dinner Theater brought horror…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An entire community came together to honor one of their own in a unique and colorful way. Thursday night fans filled the Jim Stowe stadium to watch the Lexington High School Tigers football team compete against McNairy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans laced up their running shoes Thursday to help fight breast cancer. The Woman's Clinic held their annual 'Take Your Girls Night Out' 5K Run and Walk on Thursday night. Organizers say their mission is to…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- "The city of Lexington experienced a lot of rain fall over the past year, year and a half and during that time we had a lot of flooding in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People gathered for fun, friends and fellowship at a local school on Friday. The University School of Jackson hosted their fall festival on campus Friday evening.…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A homeowner is warning West Tennesseans looking for a new home to verify information before sending a deposit. "If it sounds too good to be true, it's too good to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and broke out their dance moves Thursday night, not just for a trophy, but for a good cause as well. Ten…
HENDERSON Co., Tenn. -- Keith Wish is the director of the Beech River Watershed Development Authority. He says over the past few months there has been an increase of trash accumulating at Cedar…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business partnered up with a well-known musician for a good cause. Town and Country held their Country and Clays event Friday night at Hub City Brewing. Those in attendance were able to bid in a…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One animal is making headlines for its special extracurricular activities — or lack thereof. When you hear 'Cogan's Farm,' you might think of weddings and special events, but this week, there's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's fall break for some area schools, and while most children are resting and playing video games, one teen is hoping to change lives. This week, 14-year-old Aaron Barawid is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is rooted in its mission to inspire children and teens in underserved communities around the Hub City. One woman is hoping to change the world, one…
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- Henderson County fire officials say this week the county experienced their first heater-related fire of the fall season. "On Sunday night into Monday, the electric heater actually came on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This October health officials are raising awareness for sudden infant death syndrome. Officials say infants in Tennessee die every year from sleep-related causes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should keep…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doctors, physicians and concerned citizens gathered in Jackson to discuss healthcare. A public hearing was held at the Jackson-Madison County Library Thursday afternoon, regarding Governor Bill Lee's Medicaid block grant proposal. Tennessee…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The number of deer with Chronic Wasting Disease continues to rise as the disease spreads across West Tennessee, and now officials are asking for help. According to Amy Spencer with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson police say they got a report that someone was shooting at a school bus with a BB gun on Interstate 40. Carrie Hanson says three of her…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local business owner on a new hemp venture says a group of thieves are not leaving any leaves behind. "Who reaps a harvest and doesn't sow? They did," said…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson leaders are meeting to discuss ways to combat the city's massive debt. In August, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed the city of Jackson is more than $70 million in debt.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities are coming together for friendly competition and to help fight hunger. This year Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting their 15th annual Canstruction competition. In the competition, teams build structures completely out…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Next month, the emergency room, outpatient lab and radiology services at Humboldt Medical Center will all be closing. The decision was made by West Tennessee Healthcare's board of trustees…
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirmed that three people died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday evening. Police responded to the one-vehicle accident Saturday on the Highway 70 Bypass near Jackson Careers and Technology School. Authorities say an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a final encore Friday night, as a location full of history prepares to close its doors. "The whole concept is to just kind of move on and…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Everyday firefighters are in the direct line of danger, and combining heavy gear with excessive heat, the level of danger rises. One city is implementing a ban to protect…