West Tennessee association elects new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Mayors Association met Thursday to elect their new president. City mayors from all over the area got together to elect Mayor Bobby King, of Henderson,…
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Exit 87 BBQ expands, merges with local saloon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For around 15 years, Exit 87 BBQ has been in business and serving great barbecue to their customers. And that service is expanding. Exit 87 BBQ will…
GALLERY: Callers report gunshots in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson reported hearing gunshots on Thursday. Around 6 p.m., callers to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness, along with residents who live nearby, told our crews that gunshots were heard along Commanche Trail near North Highland Avenue.…
Leadership program meets with mayors, law enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the University of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership Program met with local mayors and law enforcement in the Hub City. Thursday was the third session for…
Election Commission mulls extending voting hours
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting times became a debated topic during Thursday's Board of Election meeting. The Madison County Election Commission discussed whether or not early voting hours would…
Sheriff's Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding Monday's fatal shooting involving Tyeasha Starks. The sheriff's office says that their deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to Harpeth Drive for a reported shooting. They arrived to…
Local students construct solar-powered tiny house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One home is getting closer to being finished with each school day. "This is the tiny house at South Side," said South Side High School teacher Bob Gordon.…
GALLERY: Parishioners observe Ash Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee. Parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday…
Boys Scouts to hold fundraiser in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can kick start your day with a breakfast for a good cause. The Boy Scouts of America in West Tennessee will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Northside Church…
Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out
UPDATE (2/23/22): Sheriff’s Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of the woman who was killed on Monday night reached out to WBBJ 7…
