BBB: 'Reshipping scam' poses as job opportunity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau of the Midsouth would like to make you aware of a new scam going around. "It's shocking. This is something you only see on TV,"…
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Lexington Police: $90,000 in copper wire stolen
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public's help in IDing a vehicle and possible suspects. In a Facebook post, the department says two individuals can be seen on surveillance video entering the loading bay area…
Organizations promote voice of the passenger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations are teaming up to give a voice to the passenger. In honor of National Passenger Safety Week, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming up with We Saves Lives to stress the importance of a passenger's…
JPD officer Zach Brown awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders honored and recognized local law enforcement. Jackson Police Department Patrol Officer Zach Brown was awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on Tuesday. "Officer…
$100,000 donated to United Way program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A United Way of West Tennessee program is getting a boost for the next five years. Leaders Education Foundation shared that they have made a $100,000 donation to The READ Team. The funds will span over the…
Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults
(AP) -- Pfizer and BioNTech have begun studying a COVID-19 vaccine tweaked to match to the omicron variant in healthy adults. COVID-19 vaccine makers have been updating their shots in case global health authorities decide a change is needed. The…
Trenton house fire under investigation by TBI
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed one person is facing charges following the fire. TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an early morning residential fire…
$3k transfer scholarship announced for Jackson State students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new $3,000 transfer scholarship has been announced for Jackson State Community College students seeking higher education. Officials with Jackson State, Dyersburg State Community College and the University…
Need time off? Look ahead during National Plan for Vacation Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you have plans for vacation? If not, National Plan for Vacation Day is just for you! The day comes from the U.S. Travel Association, which encourages everyone to plan their vacation for the whole year at…
2 dead in three separate Dyersburg shootings
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local city had several shootings over the weekend. According to a Facebook post by the Dyersburg Police Department, officers first responded to Brayton Avenue Saturday around 12:17 a.m.…
Marsha Blackburn talks filibuster, more in update from capital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Ashley Luningham talked with Senator Marsha Blackburn about updates in the nation's capital and in West Tennessee. Last week, the U.S. Senate voted to…
62 Tennessee communities to receive Community Development grant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A news release says $28.5 million in Community Development Block Grants is being dispersed across the state. The grants, recently approved by Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, will go…
Winners of fall art contest to be recognized Feb. 8
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Back in the fall, Jackson-Madison County students showed off their creativity in the Bicentennial Creative Expressions Contest. The students from kindergarten to college joined in on an essay, poetry or art contest. The overall winners were narrowed…
Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirms he has COVID-19
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday morning, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed he and members of his family had tested positive for COVID-19. Conger said in the post that his symptoms have felt "like I have a slight head cold." For his…
Henry County Medical Center hosting job fair Tuesday
PARIS, Tenn. -- Interested in a local job in health care? The Henry County Medical Center is hosting an event for you. The medical center says it is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, seeking to fill positions which includes…
