Kids show off livestock during last day of Gibson County fair
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Kids showed off livestock during the final day of the Gibson County Fair. For the past week, children have been showing off different types of animals…
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U.S. Navy promotes Commander at Generals game
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before Saturday's Generals game, a member of the U.S. Navy received a prestige promotion. Baseball fans applauded as Sheree Williams acquired the Senior Rank of Commander. It is not an advancement…
West Tennessee man invents bulletproof desk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "After the shootings that went down in Parkland, Jon got the bright idea, which was a great idea, that something needed to be done as a first-effort to…
MCSO Increases Impaired-Driving Enforcement
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The holiday weekend is coming up and local officers are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to help keep you and your family safe on the…
Chester County officials sworn in during ceremony
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chester County officials are sworn in to their offices, Friday at the Chester County jail. All elected Chester County officials were sworn in during a ceremony Friday morning in Henderson. The ceremony including all re-elected and…
Officials sworn in Friday at Madison County Criminal Justice Complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Returning county officials are sworn in at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex, Friday morning. Madison County Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Blount and 26th Judicial District Attorney General…
Mom speaks out after being arrested at elementary school
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Investigators made another arrest following an incident at a school in Chester County. The parent who recorded the encounter with police now also faces a criminal charge. The mom arrested Thursday at East Chester Elementary School broke…
Demonstrators protest outside Hardeman County Criminal Justice Complex
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Protesters say they want answers after the death of World Wresting Entertainment star Brian Christopher Lawler, known as "Grand Master Sexay" in the ring. "We want justice for…
Jackson Fire Chief retires after more than 30 years
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire chief retires after more than 30 years on the job. Jackson Fire Department Chief Max Stewart retires today after 36 years with the fire department. Stewart was named chief in 2012. Jackson Mayor…
Labor Day weekend events in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and there are a few events going on for those looking for something to do with family or friends. Labor Day usually…
Tennessee to halt Labor Day weekend highway lane closures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee is halting lane closures on interstates and state highways during the Labor Day Weekend. The state Department of Transportation says lane closures will pause from noon on Friday until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Department Commissioner…
Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office cracks down on meth
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's office is cracking down on drugs. "We deal more with meth than anything else," Chief Deputy Mark Black with the Weakley County Sheriff's…
Star Center prepares for annual 'Dancing with the Stars' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Star Center will soon host its third annual "Dancing with the Stars" fundraiser. The event will be held Oct. 18 at Jackson Fairgrounds. One of our very own stars will be competing this year. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
'Main event' highlights this year's Gibson County Fair
TRENTON, Tenn.--It was an exciting night at the Gibson County Fair as the Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation took the main stage for their seventh year at the fair, Thursday evening. Wrestling fans…
Lane College shows appreciation to newly elected J-MC School Board members
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Lane College held an appreciation reception for the newly elected Jackson-Madison County School Board members. The reception was on the college campus in the Cyber Cafe. Newly appointed members were welcomed with goodie bags from the school.. The…
