Marsha Blackburn addresses key issues in Senate race
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marsha Blackburn says she stands by President Donald Trump. At his rally for her last week, the president said he supports her as well. "She's all about Tennessee…
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Manufacturing Day gives students close-up look at possible careers
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- "We're taking an opportunity to tell our community, and particularly our young people, about the vibrant industry of manufacturing," said Monte Bowers, plant manager of Republic Door and Frames.…
Cotton bales catch fire on tractor-trailer in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The driver of a tractor-trailer says his brakes caught a load of cotton he was hauling on fire Wednesday morning. Police say they got a call around 4:30 a.m. about a tractor-trailer driving down the road on…
Car chase leads to crash on North Highland Avenue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A brief car chase led to a crash Wednesday afternoon that slowed traffic on a busy Jackson street. Jackson police confirm a woman is in custody after a brief car chase Wednesday afternoon. The chase ended with…
National 'Night Out' celebrations aim to combat neighborhood crime
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of communities across the country came together tonight to take a stand against crime, including in the Hub City. Jackson Police Department Investigator Aubrey Richardson knows…
"Runway for a Cure" highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn.--October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Tuesday night, West Tennessee "Rocked the Runway" for a cure. The 24th annual Runway for a Cure at the Carl Perkins Civic Center kicked off to benefit the American Cancer Society. Guests enjoyed…
Community members celebrate 1 year for Beech Bluff Community Center
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn.--A local community center celebrated its one year anniversary. Families and friends gathered at the Beech Bluff Community Center. The community center offers line dancing, bingo and an…
Risk of deer-related crashes increases during fall months
JACKSON, Tenn. -- October marks the beginning of deer season, which means the odds of hitting one while driving goes up. "Since September I've already handled six [claims], and that's just…
City Council members approve money for Animal Care Center for second time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members recognized a community leader, rezoned land, and rallied for a new animal care center in Tuesday's meeting. "We are requesting $1.3 million to…
Starbucks, AARP host annual 'Coffee With a Cop' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starbucks hosted the third annual "Coffee With a Cop Day" Tuesday in Jackson. The Jackson Chapter of AARP sponsored the event at the Starbucks location on…
Distinguished FHU alumnus speaks at chapel, receives honors
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special speaker visited a local university Tuesday. Dr. Kyo "Paul" Jhin spoke at Freed-Hardeman University chapel. Jhin, an FHU alumnus, received a proclamation from the city and the…
National Night Out 2018 block party locations in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hub City residents are coming together Tuesday evening for National Night Out block parties across the city. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will be live from some of the events. Below is a list of block party locations…
Overturned tanker truck shuts down Hardin Co. highway
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An overturned tanker truck shut down part of a highway in Hardin County Tuesday morning. Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin said they responded to the crash on Highway 69 near Gulmer Loop in Walnut Grove.…
UPDATE: Missing Gibson Co. teen found safe
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Dyer teen reported missing Monday has been found safe, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Dyer police. The TBI issued an endangered child alert Monday afternoon for 16-year-old Kayleigh Shyanne Mutter. She…
'Remember Me' commemorative walk honors families touched by violent crime
JACKSON, Tenn. — Friends and family gathered at Union University to honor their loved ones who are gone but not forgotten. Dozens of faces line a memory quilt in the…
