Candlelight vigil held for missing teen
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Thursday evening, family and friends of Hank Cooley held a candlelight vigil at Beech Lake in Lexington to remember the teen. Cooley first went missing back in October,…
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Andre Darnell announces his campaign for Jackson City Council seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local man is throwing his hat into the ring, announcing his intention to campaign for the upcoming Jackson city election. Andre Darnell announced Thursday that he…
Military father surprises his children at school after a year deployed
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three kids thought they were interviewing with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on what it's like to have a parent in the military. They were in for a surprise.…
5-year-old granted wish at halftime of Union basketball game
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During halftime of the women's basketball game at Union University tonight, a wish came true. 5-year-old Lucas was granted a wish by Make-A-Wish tonight. Lucas loves the…
Multiple Jackson-Madison County schools celebrate Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several schools hosted their annual Black History Month programs as the month came to a close. "One thing I want our kids to know is that Black History…
Selmer students celebrate Black History Month
SELMER, Tenn. -- Students at Selmer Elementary School heard from a guest speaker Thursday as part of their Black History Month celebration. 17-year-old Moziah Bridges spoke to students about the importance…
Tennessee bill would limit tobacco, vape sales to those 21 and up
JACKSON, Tenn. - Several state lawmakers are pushing a bill they believe could take Tennessee one step closer to being a healthier state. Sen. Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, and Rep. Bob…
Police warn parents about apps used by criminals
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Local police are warning parents of the dangers that could be on their kids' phones. "It is a hunting ground for the predator," said Captain Jeff Middleton of…
Flood victims seek relief in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- A picture of Melissa Craven's house has been shared more than 200 times on Facebook after it started floating down the Tennessee River. "My house came off the…
2 killed in crash Tuesday in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are dead after a crash Tuesday night in Gibson County near the city of Gibson. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, two people, who have not been identified at this time, were walking on…
West Tennessee veteran returns home after 51 years
JACKSON, Tenn.--"After 50 years, half a century, this is a long time coming," Casey Palmer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, said. Lt. Richard C. "Tito" Lannom, a pilot in the…
Book clubs celebrate Black History Month together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many are celebrating Black History Month today at a local library. Members of the Butterflies and Bookworms Club, along with members of the Books and Bowties Book Club, have come together for their first ever black history…
South Side High School begins bleacher demolition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Side sports fans will soon be sitting pretty with some new renovations to the school. South Side High School will build new aluminum bleachers to replace their old ones. Wednesday evening, workers demolished the old bleachers.…
Black History Month: assistant police chief Kelvin Evans provides example for others
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Kelvin Evans moved to Haywood County when he was five years old. "I graduated Haywood High School in 1988 where I played football and did the usual…
Tornado sirens urge West Tennesseans to prep for weather
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many heard tornado sirens across West Tennessee Wednesday morning. The sirens rang out at 9:30 a.m. as a part of Severe Weather Awareness week. Jackson Madison County EMA Director Marty Clements says it is good for…
