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Trenton police say woman killed, man injured in shooting

TRENTON, Tenn. – Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson says a woman is dead and a man injured following a shooting. The chief confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Trenton police were sent to a home on Narrow Gauge Road…

UT Martin history professor honored for Civil War scholarship

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local professor received a big honor. University of Tennessee at Martin history professor Dr. Timothy B. Smith has received the Frank E. Vandiver Award of Merit. This award honors his contributions to the historiography of the…

Camp kids perform at TR White Sportsplex

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a camp full of artistic expression, and kids were able to show them off Thursday. The TR White Mid-Summer Camp Program held performances by its kids at the TR…

Jackson company gives away free Constitutions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Independence Day, a local company is making sure the community is aware of their rights. Tennessee Industrial Printing is giving away free copies of the United States…

Library gives Jacksonians platform to share their story

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is your story? The library wants share it! The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program with the theme "What's Your Story, Jackson?" To get everyone involved, the library is letting Jacksonians share their…

Habitat for Humanity taking unwanted items for recycle

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is recycling your unwanted items and putting them right back into the community. Habitat for Humanity in Jackson is taking your unwanted household items for their Deconstruction project. And…

LIFELINE hosts 2022 All American Blood Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their annual All American Blood Drive on Thursday, sponsored by Joe Mahan Ford. The event kicked off at 10 a.m. and just wrapped up at…

West Tennessee hospital holds Independence Day celebration

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County hospital held its first Independence Day celebration. Baptist Memorial Hospital hosted an Independence Day celebration for the veterans and first responders of Carroll County. "We have…

Trezevant gets $88.5k loan to improve water infrastructure

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- A local town is getting help with improving their water infrastructure. An $88,500 loan was announced for the Town of Trezevant on Thursday by Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David…

DA General Agee elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys

COCKETT/GIBSON/HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- 28th District Attorney General Frederick Agee is joining the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee. This comes after District Attorney General Agee was elected by fellow members of the organization. According to a news release,…

Concert lends a hand for those with Down syndrome

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee hosted their annual "Country Music Lends Down a Hand" concert Wednesday night. It's the biggest fundraiser for the association. It was held on the front lawn of the Providence House…

Emotional farewell for families of Therapy and Learning Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was an emotional farewell for one local center. Wednesday, a goodbye party was held for families who participated in the Therapy and Learning Center's Adult Day program. According to West Tennessee Healthcare, the program is permanently…

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