Alamo police chief says conflict over woman may have led to shooting
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Two men are behind bars after a Tuesday night shooting in Alamo that sent a man to the hospital. "When they arrived on the scene, they found a…
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Jackson takes step in fight against blight, demolishes abandoned home
JACKSON, Tenn. — The city of Jackson took another step in its fight against blight Wednesday as an abandoned home on West Deaderick Street was demolished. It's not everyday you see an abandoned home torn to the ground. "All kinds of bad things…
Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Workers set up Wednesday for the 29th annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show. Research Horticulturist Jason Reeves said they have everything from trees to shrubs and perennials. "They're all grown here on the grounds, so they're…
Madison Co. Budget Committee OKs property tax increase, drops wheel tax
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county Budget Committee met Wednesday to finalize the budget for this fiscal year. After 25 years with no tax increase, the committee reluctantly voted in favor of a 30-cent property tax increase. The 30-cent hike…
Milan shooting suspects appear in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two of the three suspects accused in a shooting last October that left one man dead and a woman injured appeared Wednesday in court via video uplink. Lillo Harrell,…
Gibson Co. man pleads not guilty in death of 5-month-old boy
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Braxton Edwards appeared Wednesday before a Gibson County judge, not in person but via Skype. Edwards, 21, is charged with murder in the 2016 death of 5-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth. "Mr. Edwards, you…
Gary's Goodbye: A man with military (and music video) experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Gary Pickens' last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a moment to share some of our favorite…
Jackson Generals to host Gary Pickens Appreciation Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our local baseball team has a big day planned for departing WBBJ forecaster Gary Pickens. The Jackson Generals will host Gary Pickens Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 29, at the Ballpark at Jackson. Gary will be there for…
THP investigates crash on I-40 in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews have spent a good portion of the day cleaning up after an early Wednesday morning crash involving two big trucks on Interstate 40. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 4:45 a.m. near exit 80…
UPDATE: 2 men charged with attempted murder in Alamo shooting
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A shooting in Alamo leaves one man injured and lands two in jail on attempted murder charges. Alamo police say it happened Tuesday evening on Cypress Road. Investigators say a man shot into a car 10 times,…
Jackson-Madison County Humane Society to host annual "Whine and Dine" fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. --Tip on a tasty drink and help local animals, all at the same time. Saturday, July 15, the Jackson-Madison County Humane Society will host its 19th Annual Whine and Dine. That'll run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.…
Local ministry to host fundraiser for mission in Africa
JACKSON, Tenn. --Take a dive into African culture at a fundraiser for a local ministry. Saturday, July 15, Motema Ministries will host its 8th Annual "Taste of the Congo." That'll start at 6:00 p.m. at West Jackson Baptist Church. At…
Support local businesses at 731 Fest
MICHIE, Tenn. --Celebrate local businesses, artists, and farmers at an upcoming festival. Saturday, July 15, head to Crazy K Ranch in Michie for 731 Fest. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This first-ever 731 Fest is designed to…
Local VFW Post to host all-you-can-eat breakfast
MCKENZIE, Tenn. --Chow down with some of America's bravest at an upcoming breakfast. Saturday, July 15, VFW Post 4939 in McKenzie will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast. That'll run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the post on Cherrywood Avenue.…
JMC Education Vision Committee discuss city/county tax agreement plan
JACKSON, Tenn -- Now that the city council has made a change to the sales tax agreement plan the county and school board will have to vote again on approving that…
