Man appears in Jackson courtroom after standoff in Chattanooga
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A potential suspect in the death of a woman whose body was found in her east Jackson apartment appears in court. After taking his children across the…
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Mega Millions lottery reaches record-breaking numbers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mega Millions lottery has reached $1 billion, and people are making sure they don't miss their shot at the jackpot. According to Tennessee lottery representatives, this is the highest…
Fall Folklore Jamboree is this weekend in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- Enjoy a day living like it's the 1800s and 1900s in rural West Tennessee. The UT AgResearch and Education Center in Milan will hold a Fall Folklore Jamboree Saturday.…
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Breast cancer survivors, friends and family will meet at one local university Saturday morning for an annual event. Making Strides West Tennessee will hold the ninth annual Making Strides Against…
Fall Fest kicks off Friday in Gibson
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The city of Gibson kicks off their Fall Fest Friday night at City Hall. The festival starts with a street dance in front of City Hall that…
Jackson movie theater to renovate, upgrade seating
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local theater is getting a makeover. Hollywood Cinema in Jackson has announced it will undergo some comfy renovations. According to the theater's owner, each theater room will be…
Benton Co. school leaders say social media threat not directed at local school
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders with Benton County Schools say a social media post reported to school officials originated out of state and wasn't about local schools. Director of Schools Mark Florence says in a statement on the school's Facebook…
Teen charged in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have confirmed a 15-year-old is now facing charges after a shooting on South 19th Street. Humboldt police say the teen is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with serious bodily injuries, and possession of a…
Jackson family displaced after house goes up in flames
JACKSON, Tenn. — A family is left without a home after their house goes up in flames early Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say seven people were in the house when the…
Local dancers compete in annual fundraiser for The Star Center
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Star Center hosts its third annual "Dancing with the Stars" fundraiser. Thursday night, dancers took the stage at Jackson Fairgrounds Park to compete in this year's event. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
Officers work afternoon crash on Highway 45
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash Thursday afternoon in north Jackson. Crews worked to clear the wreck on Highway 45 at Ashport Road. Officials said only minor injuries were reported in the…
Record setting turnout on second day of early voting in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn.--More than 3,000 ballots have been cast in the first two days of early voting for the November 6 General Election. The Madison County Election Commissions said Thursday's voter turnout set another record with 1,658 votes cast. Early voting…
Education Foundation members meet in third meeting of the year
JACKSON, Tenn.--The third meeting for the Education Foundation Committee in Jackson was held Thursday evening. The function of the committee is to look at where the priorities are in the education system…
Annual event raises awareness, funds in the fight against breast cancer
JACKSON, Tenn.--Residents in the Hub City come out to help raise awareness of breast cancer with an annual event. Runners met at the Women's Clinic for the ninth annual "Take Your…
Child crashes vehicle into building in downtown Parsons, police say
PARSONS, Tenn. -- Parsons police officers are left trying to figure out what to do after a car hit a building early Thursday morning. Lt. Wes Woodward says he saw…
