SUV Slams into House in East Jackson, Sends mother and kids to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A father picks up the pieces and thinks about what could have happened. Late Wednesday afternoon, his wife with his six kids in the car, ages ranging from 2…
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Woman arrested, accused of trying to rob man
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.-A Crockett County woman is jailed, accused of trying to rob a man. Teresa Guest is charged with attempted first degree murder after officers say she tried to…
Officers donate green house equipment to South Side High School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever wondered what happens to items confiscated by local law enforcement? In some cases, it gets donated to schools. Wednesday, agriculture students at South Side High School…
SUV crashes into house in north Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Emergency responders are on scene where a vehicle has crashed into a house in north Madison County. An SUV could be seen where it had struck a house in the 2000 block of Christmasville Road. Several…
Jackson State Community College holds Welcome Back Bash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College kicked off the new semester Wednesday with their Welcome Back Bash. Students mingled in the quad to learn more about degree programs, campus events…
Selmer opens 'Splash Pad' for cool summer fun
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Selmer unveils a new attraction to help keep resident cool as summer comes to an end. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Dixie Park in downtown…
Traffic congestion at J-MC schools has some parents concerned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A concerned WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer called our newsroom about traffic congestion and kids safety outside of some Jackson-Madison County schools. "It's like total chaos. I've almost been…
Obion County Fair to attract thousands this week
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tradition since the 1930s is back in swing, kicking off fair season for West Tennessee. "The Obion County Fair is the single largest event in…
Gränges completes purchase of Huntingdon aluminum plant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- It was smiles all around on Wednesday afternoon in Huntingdon with Gränges AB bringing more than 500 years of history in the aluminum industry to West Tennessee. "Indeed…
Freed-Hardeman University rings in 148th year
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students enter into a new year on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, now seeing its 148th year. Keith Mattix, a freshman computer science major from Memphis, was…
Update: 2 in custody in north Jackson gas station robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say two people are in custody in connection with a Tuesday evening robbery at a north Jackson gas station. The two subjects are in custody and will be arraigned at 8 a.m. Thursday in Jackson City…
TBI: Woman charged with attempted murder in Crockett Co. shooting
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bells woman is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge in the recent shooting of a man in Friendship. Katie…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office shares new top 10 most wanted list
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday unveiled the department's first-ever "top ten" most wanted list. "Everybody across the country has top 10, we decided we'd…
Hotel treats Jackson police on National Waffle Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hotel celebrates National Waffle Day by recognizing Jackson police officers for their service. Comfort Suites served up hot waffles Wednesday morning for members of…
Man accused of sexual battery at south Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a sexual battery charge on accusations of inappropriately touching a woman at a south Jackson park. Billie Lancaster,…
