JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event honored the bravery of several former Lane College students who were at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights. The students honored are considered trailblazers for African American…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Residents in a local town prepared for what could've been a possible storm. Dresden was one of the many towns hit by the storms in early December. Large amount of debris are still present in the town.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is returning with their annual event. Saturday, Feb. 26, the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson is hosting the 28th Annual Blue Suede Dinner and Auction. This year's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's Lights, Camera, and Fashion, and it is all for a good cause. The 11th annual Lights, Camera, Fashion event took place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Thursday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready for food that will comfort your soul. Ruby's Soulfood Restaurant is now officially open in the Hub City! The restaurant serves soul food cuisine like fried chicken,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A budget calendar for 2023 is in the works for the City of Jackson. The City of Jackson Budget Committee met Thursday to discuss preparing a budget. This year, Mayor Scott Conger says they are going to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Capt. Jeff Shepard was honored on Wednesday. Shepard received a certificate honoring his 30 years of service to both the City of Jackson and its police department. The award was presented by Jackson Mayor Scott…
ERIN, Tenn. -- TEC has broken ground on project aimed at expanding fiber internet. A news release from TEC says the project will cover over 87 miles, and will bring faster internet to Holladay, Big Sandy, and Camden. “If we…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A lease agreement says Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean company would have to create more than 5,000 full-time jobs at a planned electric pickup truck factory and battery manufacturing plant in Tennessee or pay…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Emergency experts shared some precautions they took to ensure everyone was safe on Thursday. When storms roll through West Tennessee, two agencies have to watch them closely. Robert Mullins,…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One local church is continuing to help their community one box at a time. "Just keep it going. That is all I say. Donate if they can. People…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One drug is taking the lives of thousands. Fentanyl, a drug 80 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, has become the root of many…
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of around 6:55 p.m., Gibson EMC says just over 20 members are without power north of Fruitvale. Crews are still working to get power restored. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday afternoon storm has…
National Random Act of Kindness Day is Thursday, Feb. 17! To celebrate, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News took to the streets to give out a few surprises to brighten the day of Jacksonians! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VpDIFkY84 Wanda West, who works at Old Medina…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Mary Stewart Taylor confirms she will run for Madison County Circuit Clerk. Taylor is a member of the Madison County Republican Women, and she's described as a dedicated employee with a passion for public service. A…
