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TDOT announces lane closures this weekend for construction work

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a traffic alert for drivers this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced crews will be working on construction on the 45 Bypass at Interstate 40 in Jackson again this weekend. The lane closures…

Bethel University to host 'Christmas with Renaissance' performances

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University will host their "Christmas with Renaissance" shows this weekend. The event is a seasonal celebration showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts Program, according to a release from the university. Showtimes are 7 p.m.…

City of Jackson announces leaf pickup plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Loose leaf collection has begun in the city of Jackson. The Health and Sanitation Department is requesting that everyone in Jackson rake their leaves to the curbside so crews can come through and vacuum them. The department…

Trenton earns championship title with 17-9 win over Trousdale County

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Trenton Peabody has won a state championship title as they defeat Trousdale County 17-9. Peabody's Blue Cross Bowl victory Thursday afternoon earns the school their second state championship. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News sports director Alex Northcut is…

Man arrested after meth found during search

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man is in custody after investigators searched a home near McKenzie. Jason Hamby, 45, was arrested Wednesday during the search, according to a news release. Investigators say they found more than a half…

Second suspect arrested in Weakley Co. shooting

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted by deputies in an October shooting is now in custody. Jeffrey Story, 41, turned himself in around noon Monday at the home of a Weakley County chief deputy, according to a release from…

Jefferson Award: Janice Biggs

"It's my home away from home," says 84-year-old Janice Biggs as she pets a puppy inside Frances Hensley Animal Shelter in Lexington. "I love animals," says Biggs. Five days a week,…

What's New Wednesday: Caffeine Kisses

If you are driving down Highway 45 South, a cute little pink coffee shop may catch your eye. "Pink and black are my trademark colors! They are my favorite colors," says Caffeine…

FBI searches home of missing teen last seen in 1996

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been over 20 years since 14-year-old Cayce McDaniel was last seen. The FBI's Missing and Exploited Children Task Force searched the home with technology inaccessible in the…

tnAchieves needs mentors for future college students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What if there were someone to help high school seniors with the whole college application process? "Tennessee Achieves is a statewide, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping high…

Tennessee Highway Patrol breaks ground on new building

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement and community leaders gathered Wednesday for a special event. The Tennessee Highway Patrol broke ground on a new building. The facility will be their new Jackson district…

Local health dept. will soon issue EBT cards for WIC participants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Changes are coming for WIC participants. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will soon issue new EBT cards for WIC participants in Madison County. The new cards will replace the paper vouchers, allowing users to buy food…

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