Bolivar Fire Department honors survivors for 'closing the door'
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Safety experts say it is one of the best life-saving moves to stop a fire from spreading. The Bolivar Fire Department is making it their mission to make…
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Man accused of threatening wife, setting home on fire appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man accused of setting a house on fire after threatening to kill his wife made his first appearance in Jackson City Court Monday morning. Court documents say Andrew…
The Rev. Jesse Jackson visits the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights and social justice leader, visited Jackson Monday, speaking at Lane College and at Light of Life Ministries. "I felt a…
Humboldt police investigate business robbery; employee injured
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery that left an employee injured. Officers responded around 3:20 p.m. Monday to a business on East End Drive where a robbery had occurred,…
Jackson Christian students to perform at Disney World
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some students at Jackson Christian might have taken their final bow at the NED last month in their production of "Little Women," but they're not done performing just yet.…
Carroll Academy closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to illnesses
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll Academy will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to illnesses, according to school leaders. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on air and online for the latest school closings.
Repairman accused of thefts from school
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of property from a northeast Madison County school was arraigned Monday in Jackson City Court. Robert Haskins, 41, is charged with theft of property over $1,000 and…
North Side HS band director resigns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The band director at North Side High School has resigned amid an investigation by the school system into allegations of inappropriate contact with a female student, according to…
Victim dies after Jan. 28 shooting; suspect to face new charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a man who was shot two weeks ago near downtown Jackson died this weekend. Daithan Cobb, 20, was shot Jan. 28 in an alley near North Highland. He was taken to a local hospital,…
North Side HS student wins statewide fire prevention award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department presented one special student Wednesday with a statewide honor. Amber Kowen, a ninth grader at North Side High School, won a statewide art competition…
Drag racers share stories at annual reunion
JACKSON, Tenn. — A different type of reunion comes to the Hub City, as hundreds of drag racers reunite and mingle to reminisce on their glory days. Walking the halls of…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 110 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn -- The room was covered in pink and green Sunday afternoon for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. founder's day lunch. Ladies with the sorority celebrated 110 years of…
Couples enjoy a Storybook Date Night to support Youth Town
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Roses are red, chocolate cake is brown, around 100 couples came out Sunday night in support of Youth Town. "It is all about love; love of couples,…
Jackson Theatre Guild host auditions for upcoming play
JACKSON, Tenn -- Theatre lovers polished up their acting skills to audition for an upcoming show. The Jackson Theatre Guild held their first round of auditions for their spring show,…
School closings due to illness
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: We're still in the midst of flu season, and some schools are closing their doors due to the number of staff and students with illnesses. Trinity Christian Academy and…
