Some local BBQ restaurants stay open for July 4
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two barbecue restaurants in Jackson continue holiday traditions by staying open for July 4. For more than 50 years, Paul Latham's Barbecue in north Jackson has been filling Fourth…
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Second suspect faces murder charge in Dyersburg shooting
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A second suspect is now charged with murder in a shooting that left one man dead. Police say a second suspect, identified as Jordyn R. Bell, 22, formerly of Joliet, Illinois, has been charged with first-degree murder…
Woman arrested, accused of assaulting Haywood Co. fast food employee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- At many McDonald's you can get some pretty good deals, even a Happy Meal, but on Sunday morning, police say one customer wasn't so happy to wait for her meal.…
Historic restoration project awarded check for $50k in Hardeman County
WHITEVILLE, Tenn.--A community is coming together to restore a part of West Tennessee's history. Tuesday afternoon, State Representative Johnny Shaw of Bolivar presented a $50,000 check towards the Allen White Center for Education and Cultural Advancement. The center will be…
Lexington girl featured in new series "Mafia Ties"
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A local girl is featured in a spin-off of the hit T.V. show, "The Sopranos." WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Evening Anchor Ariana Alexa sat down with 11-year-old Ariel Wiles of Lexington.…
Carroll Co. Jail inmates, puppies bond through program
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new program in a local jail is helping some furry friends find love. The Carroll County Jail has implemented the PADDLE program, or Prisoners and Dogs Developing Life Experience.…
Interim JMCSS superintendent Ray Washington begins in new role
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School starts August 5 in Jackson-Madison County Schools, and the interim superintendent, Ray Washington, started his first day Monday. "I'm looking forward to education occurring. I'm really excited about our LOOP…
Popular sauce returns to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite sauce returns to the Jackson area. Parham's II is a revival of the original Parham's sauce, originally made by Roshell and Jimmie Parham. They opened their own grocery store, Parham's Groceries, in 1969, where the…
New Jackson City Council discusses budget in July meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday marked the first meeting for the four newly sworn members of the Jackson City Council. The four new members, Gary Pickens, Paul Taylor, Marda Wallace and Russ McKelvey took…
Health Department hosts Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has started their Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The program started July 1 in Madison County. It will allow participants in the WIC, or Women, Infants and Children, program to buy fresh…
Gibson County crash slows traffic near Medina
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Gibson County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash around 2 p.m. Tuesday near Medina. The vehicle appeared to have rolled into the median during the crash, on U.S. 45 near Browning…
JTA bus service will not run July 4
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will not operate on a regular bus service Thursday, July 4. JTA bus services will resume their regular schedule at 6 a.m. Friday, July 5. JTA bus service runs from 6 a.m. to…
Fireworks shows planned across West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is setting up for their annual Firefighters Freedom Festival, but it isn't the only place to see fireworks. There will also be a display at Paris Landing State Park. Swim Beach…
Local lake officials urge water safety for the 4th of July holiday
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --With another major holiday approaching, officials over Beech Lake want to make sure they don't encounter another tragedy. Such as a recent drowning at the lake on Memorial Day. "We…
Committee works to get get funding to area non-profit
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison County Non-Profit Committee did some juggling with the budget Monday. They amended some of the numbers so the East Madison County Senior Citizens Center would get $2,500. A motion was also…
