Local student with Down syndrome to graduate high school
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Riffle practiced for graduation Thursday at South Gibson County High School. "I am so excited for graduation because I'm a senior," Riffle said. "I did it.…
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Companies expand, create hundreds of jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- More jobs are coming to Lexington. "Today we had an announcement of an existing industry that's expanding," Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said. Wilger Inc. is adding another 7,000 feet…
Local middle school holds annual Civil War re-enactment
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One local middle school is bringing history to life. Medina Middle School held their 25th annual Civil War reenactment for the fifth grade Thursday morning. They have been learning…
Dozens gather in Jackson for Women's Health Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of women gather in downtown Jackson Thursday for Women's Health Week. A Mother's Love, Scarlet Rope and the A Step Ahead Foundation hosted the luncheon at St.…
10 indicted in Putnam Co. human trafficking operation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- An undercover human trafficking operation has resulted in the arrest of 10 men facing felony charges in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
BREAKING: Lexington couple arrested in Jackson bank robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A couple from Lexington have been arrested in Indiana in connection with a bank robbery last week in Jackson. Frankie Dallriva, 43, and Debra Ann Patterson,…
Madison County Sheriff's Office warns of summer scams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens, particularly seniors, of "warm weather scams." These scammers will knock on your door with suggestions for property improvement, according to the sheriff's office. These include "handyman" scams, or those…
Mother remains hopeful for missing daughter 17 years after disappearance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seventeen years later, it's a case that still haunts Jackson. The same questions of Bethany Markowski's whereabouts are still lingering today. "If Bethany was watching it right now, I…
Jackson Police Dept. gives back to the community
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Police Department presented a check in hopes of giving back to the community. JPD presented Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church a $1,500 check to go towards their summer…
Good Samaritans spend hours searching for pets involved in wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Along with a family of five injured after a bad wreck on Interstate 40, the Tennessee Highway patrol said there were also five pets inside during the accident. With…
Get a Midland weather radio at local grocery store
JACKSON, Tenn.--WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was also at Kroger in North Jackson Wednesday where Midland weather radios were being sold. Many people came out to purchase a new…
What's New Wednesday: Buff City Soap
The owner of a new local spot decided to quit his day job selling cell phones and go the cleaner route. "I wanted to bring something creative to Jackson," said Buff City Soap's…
Architects return preliminary drawing of Madison Co. jail expansion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We now know what the new Madison County Jail could look like. County leaders said architects released preliminary drawings of the expansion project this week. "The question we'll…
Woman says she saw UFO in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A viewer contacted WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about seeing something unusual in the sky. "I pulled my car over and I took a picture of it," Gloria Cole said.…
Jackson police officer awarded $10K scholarship for master's degree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Jackson police officer got the surprise of a lifetime Wednesday. Officer Lance Wright was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Western Governors University Tennessee. The money will be used…
