Jackson Police investigate overnight homicide
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A man is dead after a shooting last night near downtown Jackson. Jackson Police responded to a call of a shooting around 11:45 last night. When they arrived at the…
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Henderson church blesses backpacks for back to school students
HENDERSON, Tenn.--- Sanford Hill Baptist Church wanted to start this school year off right for their students. "Well this morning we're gonna invite the young kids all the way…
Public safety officials respond to hospital car accident
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- First responders were brought out to a local hospital after a car apparently crashed into the building. In a Facebook statement from Director, Public Relations and Communications at West Tennessee Healthcare…
Local school invites alumni back for display of new renovations
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One Humboldt school is inviting alumni back to learn about the school's history and show off some new renovations. Stigall elementary hosted an open house Saturday afternoon. Faculty said the…
New shelter hosts "wrestle for rescues" fundraiser
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. — Animal lovers across West Tennessee came out for a wrestling match, while ringing in some money for a local animal shelter. But the fans weren't the only…
Local golf tournament honors Humboldt native
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Councilman Johnny Dodd and the Benton Future Leaders of Tennessee organized a golf tournament Saturday to honor James Booth. Booth was a Humboldt native that passed…
Local church holds 38th annual Prayer Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Wide Ushers and church members came together Saturday morning for their annual Prayer Breakfast. "It's just a get-together of brethren and sistren just to share the word…
Union City getting ready for Class 2A football season
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- In two weeks, high school football teams will suit up for their season. One of those teams is the Golden Tornadoes of Union City, who went 11-2 last season.…
Independent film "Brave New Jersey" premieres in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered Friday night at the theater in downtown Humboldt for a movie premiere where filmmakers used a familiar area as the backdrop. Imagine West Tennessee completely transformed…
Chester Co. Eagles want to get over the hump in 2017
TRENTON, Tenn. -- In two weeks high school football teams will suit up for their season openers. So right now teams are getting ready. The Chester County Eagles have spent…
Winner in car dealership's "Free Car Friday" giveaway
MILAN, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people showed up Friday evening at a car dealership in Milan in hopes of getting a free car. Steve Marsh Ford held their "Free Car…
MCSO warns drivers to watch for children in school zones
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The end of summer vacation means drivers should be mindful of students back in school, and the Madison County Sheriff's Department wants to remind drivers about school…
Officers with warrant search at west Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster, our crews were on the scene Friday night as investigators tells us a warrant was issued for a narcotics…
Weakley Co. attracts growth through promotional video
MARTIN, Tenn. — Weakley County has plenty of assets. Leaders say it has a motivated workforce, plenty of land that is able to be developed and is home to the University…
FFO Home makes Jackson their new home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The company FFO Home has stores in several states, but this is the first one in Tennessee. FFO Home say they have the cheapest prices in town and…
