Heavy rainfall brings extra work for farmers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The high amount of rain that West Tennessee has received has left some farmers looking for other options when planting. WBBJ Storm Team 7 Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners…
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McKenzie man sentenced to 10 years for being felon in possession of firearm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. Robert…
Budweiser Clydesdales coming to West TN this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Budweiser Clydesdales are making several stops right here in West Tennessee. First, the Clydesdales will make a stop in Jackson for the grand opening of their Central Distrubutor building this…
Haywood HS seniors stage mock drunk driving crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at one local high school got a first-hand look Tuesday at a potentially deadly situation. Haywood High School seniors simulated a drunk driving crash, assisted by Brownsville…
American Red Cross asks community to help 'Sound the Alarm' to prevent fire deaths
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is asking for your help fighting house fires. According to the American Red Cross, seven people are killed in house fires every day across the U.S., and most occur in homes without working smoke alarms. The…
Jefferson Award recipients honored at ceremony in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local unsung heroes were honored Tuesday for making a positive impact in the West Tennessee community. Honorees of the Jefferson Awards and their families gathered Tuesday morning at the Jackson Country Club for lunch and a recognition ceremony.…
Police respond to report of gunshots at east Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police responded just before noon Tuesday to a report of gunshots at an apartment complex in east Jackson. An officer on scene told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that police…
USJ students perform in Pops Concert
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Students showed off their singing and dancing talents Monday night at one local high school. It was the 10th anniversary "Pops Concert." It's one of one of the final…
JMC Library unveils technology made possible by state grant
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County Library showed off some of their new equipment they received after a recent state grant. A $3,400 grant from the library allowed the library to buy interactive technology…
Father of missing 16-year-old girl speaks out
UPDATE: Kiley McChesney, 16, has been found and is safe, according to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett. See the updated story here. Earlier story: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn…
Budget committee in talks to update security technology systems
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School board's budget committee is in talks to update security technology systems and evaluating high school summer school costs. The budget committee met at the Board of…
Man who said he dumped wife's body in TN River faces judge in Ohio
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared before a judge in Ohio for the first time Monday in connection with his wife's mysterious disappearance while traveling through West Tennessee earlier this year.…
Teens charged in fatal Jackson shooting appear in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Madison County judge read Zion Ross and James Hudson their charges Monday morning. "Both of these individuals are charged with voluntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence and…
Local officials meet for updates on Memphis Regional Megasite
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More money will now go to construction at the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County. "This past week we did get approval for $30.7 million to go towards the…
Suspect in attempted robbery at Bolivar restaurant appears in court
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenager charged in a homicide and attempted robbery appeared Monday in court. John Gray, 18, appeared Monday afternoon in Hardeman County General Sessions Court for a preliminary…
