Van crashes into dealership in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is looking to an Monday evening crash in downtown Jackson. A van crashed into 731 Ride LLC near Royal and South Highland Avenue. When a…
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Union holds ribbon cutting for revamped dining hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and staff at a local university are loving a new look. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate the completion of renovations to Union University's Brewer Dining Hall. The demolition began over…
New program for seniors meets for first time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to make sure senior adults live triumphantly in the Hub City, a local non-profit is giving them a fun day out. Friday, the Salvation Army in Jackson hosted its first Senior Adults Living…
Haywood County School Board holds meeting
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday. During the meeting, students talked about STEM programs and how the courses have helped them. They also awarded the Teacher of the Year for…
Jackson-Madison school board votes on purchase of Oman Arena
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board approved a potential purchase. The school board voted to move forward with trying to acquire the Oman Arena on Thursday. School Board Chairman Pete Johnson says the motion now goes to…
Henry County Helping Hand hosts annual auction
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is continuing a more than 44 year tradition to help raise funds. Henry County Helping Hand is hosting its annual auction that benefits over 80 organizations…
Man rescued near bridge along Old Medina Road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Tuesday morning a man was rescued from a sandbar on a local river. Around 6 a.m., the Madison County Fire Department received a call from a man stuck…
UT Martin views Civil Rights Movement through photography
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local college is exploring the Civil Rights Movement through photography. The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting a museum exhibit that explores voters registration through photos taken in…
Tennessee Guard members return from Middle East deployment
SMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) — Dozens of Tennessee National Guard members have returned home after a 10-month Middle East deployment. More than 190 soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 181st Field Artillery Regiment returned Thursday. Another 140 soldiers are scheduled to…
Crockett County residents brave the winter weather
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- How are people dealing with the winter weather in West Tennessee? A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crew took to the Crockett County streets to check it out! Bob O'Donnell, owner of Bob's Burgers, says the…
