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1 person dead following attempted burglary

The following is information provided to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News by the Jackson Police Department: "Update: At approximately 1:46 pm., Officers responded to a call of a subject trying to gain entry into a residence in the 300 block of…

Ground broke for Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is empowering youth with groundbreaking ideas. Wednesday, the school system broke ground for the Hub City's Central Stadium and Arena. This comes after…

New mural shows local man’s roots to Louisiana

HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local artist is continuing to do work around the area for local businesses. Loralea Landrum is back in Henderson putting her artistic abilities to work for another…

Fire claims life of 75-year-old woman in Selmer

SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed details regarding a fatal fire over the weekend. On Saturday, November 11, a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to a fire at a home on Dowty Road…

Christmas gets early celebration in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville welcomed families to celebrate the Christmas season a little bit early. This is an annual event for the…

Conference held to inspire change, encourage action

JACKSON, Tenn. – The ALICE conference was Thursday at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education center. ALICE households are defined as asset limited, income constrained, employed individuals who are earning above…

Three hiring events held around West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – Several hiring events were held across the West Tennessee region on Thursday.  The Southwest, Northwest, and Greater Memphis Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers came together to…