Hardeman Co. under water as Hatchie River overflows
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County officials say they haven't seen water this high in their city, and they say the water is expected to keep rising. "The water level is supposed to…
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Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Jackson store clerk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A murder trial started Thursday morning for a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in 2015. Urshawn Miller is charged in the death of Ahmad Dhalai. Dhalai…
School closings & delays for Friday, March 2
School closings & delays for Friday, March 2
Woman accused of stealing $1,000 worth of electronics from Sam's Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Union City woman is charged with theft of property after she is accused of stealing electronics from Sam's Club in Jackson back in December. Othella Douthit, 43, is charged with theft of property over $1,000. According to…
Rising flood waters take over roads and neighborhoods
JACKSON, Tenn -- The heavy rain seen throughout the day has lead to road closures, due to flooding. Although some roads have re-opened, the steady rainfall could cause even more problems for…
School closings/delays for Thursday, March 1
School closings for Thursday, March 1: *Jackson-Madison County Schools *Chester County Schools *Decatur County Schools *Family Christian School *Hardeman County Schools *Henderson County Schools *Hardin County Schools *West Tennessee School for the Deaf *McNairy County Schools
What's New Wednesday: 23 Sandstone Body & Mind Spa
From fashion, fun, to fitness and food, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Ariana Alexa checked out 23 Sandstone Body and Mind Spa at 23 Sandstone Circle in Jackson for What's New Wednesday.…
Jefferson Award: Norwood Jones
Norwood Jones is a native Jacksonian. He is President of the Optimist Club, Red Coat member, and the past Director of Southwest Tennessee Tourism. He may be 87-years-old, but he's young at…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital receives life-saving infant CPR kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit received a possible life-saving gift. "This is going to make a big impact on a lot of mom's and…
Decatur Co. schools close due to flooded roads
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The parking lots of Decatur County schools were empty Wednesday afternoon. "This morning was — it was kind of tricky," Decatur County Sheriff Keith Byrd said. "We had…
Lincoln Elementary takes part in Black History Month program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at one local school took a break from the text books Wednesday and celebrated the achievements of those who came before them. Students at Lincoln Elementary…
Madison Co. committees talk funding for school upgrades, new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Financial Management Committee and the budget committee held a joint meeting Wednesday. They were discussing how much money they could borrow for school improvements and…
Pope Elementary School celebrates Black History Month with 'wax museum'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Pope Elementary School celebrated Black History Month Wednesday. The school hosted a school-wide wax museum. First grade teacher Sabrina Transou says she wants the students…
Roads across Madison Co. closed due to flooding
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Heavy rain flooded streets Wednesday morning across West Tennessee. "We are seeing several roads flooded in our state system, especially along the Mississippi River," Nichole Lawrence with the…
Man killed in Obion Co. house fire
HORNBEAK, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a house fire overnight in Obion County, according to Hornbeak Fire Chief Bob Reavis. Reavis says the Hornbeak Fire Department responded to the fire…
