Multiple police cars respond to north Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a heavy police presence Friday night at an apartment complex in north Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip from a caller that numerous…
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Lowe's Heroes provide free upgrades to local high school
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Employees of local Lowe's stores are volunteering their time to serve the community. Each year the Lowe's Heroes program chooses a nonprofit organization or public school and…
West TN nonprofits send Hurricane Harvey relief to Texas
Clarification: Stanfill Enterprises is based in Lexington, Tenn. JACKSON, Tenn. — Hurricane Harvey made landfall and devastated the coast of Texas more than a month ago, but those in…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Office invests in drone for search & rescue operations
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. --Â The Henry County Sheriff's Office is utilizing the latest in technology to improve search and rescue operations and save taxpayers' money. The department has invested in a…
Jackson Family Fun Center hosts Special Olympics bowling event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Â Hundreds of athletes were put to the test Friday, hoping to "strike" big. The Jackson Family Fun Center hosted the annual Southwest Region Bowling Special Olympics. Teams from…
Small fire causes evacuation at Chester Co. assisted living facility
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. --Â It was all hands on deck after heavy smoke flooded an assisted living facility Friday in the city of Henderson. "About 7:30 a.m. we received a call…
Man pleads guilty in 2015 armed robbery in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a violent 2015 robbery in Carroll County has pleaded guilty, according to the district attorney's office. Richard Leonard, 41, of Byhalia, Miss., pleaded guilty Monday to armed robbery and now faces 17 years…
TBI warns public after cocaine samples test positive for fentanyl
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Friday that several samples of cocaine have tested positive for fentanyl. The TBI urges public caution, especially among recreational drug users, after the…
Local sorority raises money for breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn.--Community members are finding new ways to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From 5 to 8 Thursday night, the ladies of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority partnered with McAlister's Deli for their third annual fundraiser. Guests could…
Shakespeare in the Park hits the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson's first Shakespeare in the park opened Thursday night. At 7:30 Thursday night, families and friends gathered at The Courtyard of the Suites of Larue to watch four free performances of the complete works of William Shakespeare. It features…
Haywood Co. Interim Sheriff resigns; County commissioners seek new leader
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- A surprise announcement from a Haywood county leader means big changes on the way for the entire community. Chief Deputy Mike Smothers of the Haywood County Sheriff's…
Former Decatur Co. employees charged with theft, forgery appear in court
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Attorneys appeared before a judge Thursday morning in Decaturville, representing eight former Decatur County employees charged with theft and forgery. "This involves whether…
Freed-Hardeman University's 16th president makes inaugural address
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University officially welcomed their new president Thursday. "Freed-Hardeman's 16th president, President David Shannon," the new president's son Colton Shannon said. Everyone in the Loyd Auditorium stands to…
Andrew Jackson Elementary participates in Great American ShakeOut
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local elementary school students participated Thursday in the world's largest earthquake drill. It's called the Great American ShakeOut. It's an annual earthquake drill that started in southern California.…
5 stores punished after underage beer sales sting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Beer Board handed down punishments Thursday for five local businesses accused of selling alcohol to a minor. The board met with representatives from each business.…
