WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
5th Quarter Final Scores: Week 6
Final scores for Week 6 of high school football (Sept. 21)
Deputies search for missing Hardin Co. man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching for a Hardin County man they say has been missing for several days. Terry Woodall, 30, was last seen in Hardin County. His direction of…
Men on the Move visit East Elementary School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Men on the Move are still at it, this time greeting students at East Elementary School in northeast Madison County. Three churches teamed up Friday…
Mugshots : Madison County : 9/20/18 – 9/21/18
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 9/20/18 and 7 a.m. on 9/21/18. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Benton County man wins UTV in Lifeline Blood Services promotion
JACKSON, Tenn.--A Benton County man won a big prize for simply rolling up his sleeves. Bob's House of Honda gave away a Polaris Ranger 500 UTV to John Coleman of Holladay,…
Kiwanis Club of Jackson meets to discuss opioid dangers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club meets to discuss a crisis affecting many across Tennessee. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson was joined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to analyze the opioid…
Daughters of the American Revolution present award to WBBJ-TV news anchor
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â A local nonprofit recognizes one of our own at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. The Daughters of the American Revolution honored WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Ariana Alexa Thursday at the Jackson-Madison…
Friends of Heart donate life-saving gear to local school
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â A local nonprofit donates more life-saving equipment to schools in the Hub City. Friends of Heart, part of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, donated two AEDs to Madison Academic High School.…
4 local Zaxby's restaurants to host hurricane fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four local Zaxby's restaurants will host a fundraiser Thursday for the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts. All three Zaxby's locations in Jackson as well as the Lexington location will take part in the fundraiser, according…
Mugshots : Madison County : 9/19/18 – 9/20/18
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 9/19/18 and 7 a.m. on 9/20/18. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
"Day of Champions" shows love and support for local students
JACKSON, Tenn.--The 13th annual Day of Champions was held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, Wednesday. The local Boy Scouts of America hosts this event each year. Champions Day is presented for special needs…
JSCC highlights Fall Prevention Day
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson State Community College Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students were at The Lift Center Wednesday afternoon providing information and demonstrations in observance of Fall Prevention Day. Fall Prevention Day…
Jackson Police searching for man in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police were actively searching for a man in East Jackson Wednesday night. Around 7 p.m., a Jackson Police helicopter was circling Muse Park and several cops were at Royal Street and Kingsfield searching for a man with several…
2 McNairy Co. men federally indicted on gun charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A federal grand jury has indicted two McNairy County men on charges of felon in possession of a firearm. Chaderick McClain, 27, of Selmer, and Corey Mayfield, 43, of Ramer, are both facing charges of possession of…
US Marshals search for Hardin Co. fugitives
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help in finding a man suspected of stealing a truck. Steven…
Jackson member of Gangster Disciples sentenced to 30 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson member of the Gangster Disciples has been sentenced to 30 years on charges of racketeering conspiracy and gun charges. Tommy Champion, 29, also known as "Duct Tape," was sentenced this week in Memphis after pleading…
Mugshots : Madison County : 9/18/18 – 9/19/18
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 9/18/18 and 7 a.m. on 9/19/18. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
One injured after early morning shooting at Lincoln Courts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person was injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting early Wednesday morning in Lincoln Courts. Police say a woman was injured in the shooting around 2 a.m. Wednesday in the east Jackson apartment…
Man arrested after car chase through Weakley, Henry counties
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Clarksville man is in custody after a car chase Tuesday through two northwest Tennessee counties. Weakley County deputies spotted a silver 2001 Mercedes on Highway 54 between Dresden and Como driving 74 miles per…
UPDATE: Police investigate overnight shooting in midtown Jackson
UPDATE: Police confirm they are investigating a late night shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Officers responded around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday to a shooting in the area of Honeysuckle Drive and Locust Drive, according to a release from…
Local FOP members enjoy annual BBQ
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local Fraternal Order of Police members enjoyed some good BBQ Tuesday. It was all for their Annual BBQ on Cotton Grove Road. Jackson Police Captain Jeff Shepard says it's a good…
2 accused of trying to steal hemp from Weakley Co. farm
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are facing multiple charges after investigators say they attempted to steal hemp plants Monday night from a farm in southern…
Hardin Co. Agricultural Fair underway in Savannah
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. --Â The Hardin County Agricultural Fair continues through the rest of the week in Savannah with livestock exhibits and shows. Tuesday night's exhibits start with a swine show at 6 p.m., followed by the Southern Supercross Jump and…
RIFA 'Canstruction' event information
Regional Inter-Faith Association will host their annual "Canstruction" event at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. Canstruction has been one of RIFA's annual events for 14 years, encouraging local businesses to design their…
Mugshots : Madison County : 9/17/18 – 9/18/18
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 9/17/18 and 7 a.m. on 9/18/18. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
Mother saves children from burning vehicle in Crockett Co. crash
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. --Â A woman saves her children from a burning vehicle in Gadsden Tuesday morning. The wreck happened around 6 a.m. on Highway 79 in Gadsden. A neighbor says he heard screaming outside his house when a young woman…
Best Buddies organization holds annual Match Party
MEDINA, Tenn.--A local chapter of the Best Buddies program kicked off its 5th annual Match Party, Monday night at South Gibson High School in Medina. The special event brought together students, faculty and families. The 70 member club is made…
Local DAR chapter celebrates Constitution Week
JACKSON, Tenn.--Across America, bells are ringing in celebration of Constitution Week. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Madison County Courthouse, Monday. They joined several others…
Leaders Credit Union releases statement after cards reportedly compromised
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local bank is reaching out to members and has released a statement after users say their information was compromised over the weekend. Leaders Credit Union released a statement Monday afternoon, saying they requested their ATM service…
JEA crews help with Hurricane Florence relief in North Carolina
The accompanying photos, courtesy of Jackson Energy Authority, show JEA crews at work Monday in Lumberton, North Carolina. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ten people from the Hub City are helping with hurricane…
Carroll County Fair kicks off this week
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. --Â Fast rides and fried food on sticks mean fair season continues on in West Tennessee. The Carroll County Fair is set to open to the public at 6…
American Red Cross helps thousands impacted by Florence
NORTH CAROLINA -- The American Red Cross is asking for your help assisting those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Tasha is mother to Kychayla, 10, and identical twins, Amier and Nazier, 3. A lifelong resident of Belhaven,…
Dot Transportation to host job fair
DYERSBURG, Tenn. --Â Dot Transportation will host a job fair this week. The company's distribution center in Dyersburg is looking to hire 50 new truck drivers by the end of the year. A job fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 20,…
Goodwill to host job fair Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â Goodwill Career Solutions will host a job fair Tuesday, Sept. 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center located at at 1320 South Highland Avenue in Jackson. Five…
Mugshots : Madison County : 9/14/18 – 9/17/18
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 9/14/18 and 7 a.m. on 9/17/18. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
