Atlanta flights from Jackson see strong takeoff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Air Choice One, a St. Louis-based regional airline, added a new route from Jackson to Atlanta, Georgia. The flights started March 1, and the new…
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Walk Across Tennessee participants warm up with kickoff event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An effort to get the state's residents up and moving kicked off Monday. Those taking part in Walk Across Tennessee were stretching and walking Monday at the Madison…
After house goes up in flames, firefighters stress smoke detector importance
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — After a house goes up in flames over the weekend in Huntingdon, officers are reminding residents of the importance of smoke alarms. The blaze destroyed everything inside…
TN State Parks offer ranger-led hikes for beginning of spring
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With spring on the way, state parks across Tennessee are ready to take you on a hike. Tennessee State Parks are hosting free, guided hikes statewide on Saturday, March 24, to welcome the new season. Park rangers will…
Humboldt man charged with rape of child
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man faces multiple charges after an investigation by the Humboldt Police Department into a possible case of rape of a child. Terry Scott Nichols, 31, of Humboldt is…
$2,000 in tools, lights reported stolen from Union City home
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A burglary at a home in Union City resulted in around $2,000 worth of tools and light fixtures being reported stolen. According to a report from the…
Wrestling anniversary show pays tribute to local wrestler killed in car wreck
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation held their 10-year anniversary show this weekend. This time around was emotional for everyone, as Zach Baker, who goes by "Zach Crow" in…
It's that time of the year to replace smoke alarm batteries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- No one likes being late for work or missing a lunch date because they forgot to turn ahead those pesky clocks, but local firefighters remind people of…
Law enforcement work to clean-up gas leak in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received reports of a gas leak in Humboldt. Police Chief Rob Ellis confirmed the leak is coming from a fuel pump at a local convenience…
Owner works to re-open doors after popular barbecue restaurant goes up in flames
PARSONS, Tenn. — After a local barbecue restaurant is damaged in a late night blaze, the shop owner is working to get his family tradition up and running again. "I tried my…
Carroll co. exchange club host annual fundraiser
MCKENZIE, Tenn -- Gold, green, and purple sparkled throughout the room at Bethel university Saturday for an annual dinner and action. The Mardi Gras themed fundraiser was in support of the…
Miss Jackson wins Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 35 contestants from across Tennessee came to the Carl Perkins Center to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen. "The young lady who wins tonight will…
Man wanted on attempted murder charges is captured; second suspect still on the run
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- All week long Haywood County sheriff's deputies have been searching for two suspects wanted on attempted murder charges. Investigators confirm one of the men has been taken into…
Jackson cotillion club host 5K to benefit boys and girls club
JACKSON, Tenn -- More than 100 runners in Jackson laced up their shoes and threw on a lei or two for a Hawaiian-themed race. The Jackson Cotillion Club hosted their annual Hula…
Charlie Reagan memorial run honors local legend
MILAN, Tenn -- Hundreds of runners hit the streets in Milan Saturday morning to honor a local legend. The memorial run honors Charlie Reagan, who was fatally stabbed by a robber…
