JTA to offer shuttle service during food festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is offering a shuttle during the Jackson International Food and Art Festival. JTA says the shuttle will leave…
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Crews respond to fire at west Jackson apartments
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Tuesday. Fire Chief Don Friddle says the call came in around 11:49 a.m., with firefighters arriving to find a two-story wood frame fire at the Brookfield Apartments.…
Hardeman County man receives 10-year sentence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Hardeman County man has received his sentence following traffic stop in 2022. According to United States Attorney's office, 34-year-old Fabian Bills' has been sentenced to 120 months -- 10 years -- in federal prison after pleading…
Community announcement to be made Saturday at Dyersburg farmers market
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Closing day at a local farmers market is expected to bring big news to one community. The public is invited to the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market to celebrate closing day on Saturday, September 23. Attendees will…
Chester County BBQ Festival returns this weekend
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One local community is cooking up the return of a favorite annual event. The Chester County BBQ Festival returns to downtown Henderson on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. An…
Community invited to free movie night in Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community is invited to a free movie night this weekend in the Hub City. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department will host "Family Fun Movie Night in the Park," sponsored by AmeriGroup, on Saturday,…
‘One More Light’ event held in honor of Suicide Prevention Month
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University held their annual One More Light event Monday evening on campus to support individuals who have lost someone by suicide or those who have been impacted…
BBB warns of scams in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Better Business Bureau has reported a couple of scam stories that are becoming more common in West Tennessee. One includes a car wrap scam, where popular food and…
Local rescue squad to host Zombie 5K Run
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Just in time for spooky season, the Humboldt Area Rescue Squad is hosting a Zombie 5K Run. It will be held on October 21 in Bailey Park. Runners…
Hardin County Ag Fair gets underway
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fair season is continuing in West Tennessee with an Ag Fair in Hardin County. There are games, rides, food, and fun. This year there are also pageants…
Endangered Child Alert: Bristol Dodd in Henderson County
ALERT FROM THE TBI: An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Bristol Dodd on behalf of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Bristol is 4’, 75 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes. Bristol was last seen on September…
New chairman appointed to Madison County Commission
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Madison County officials met Monday morning to discuss significant business matters. In the meeting they discussed consideration of a resolution to rezone property located in the 80…
Potential suspect sought in Henderson County shooting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A possible suspect is wanted for questioning regarding a shooting in Henderson County. We received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters regarding a shooting…
Suspect found after threat made to local high school
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department says a suspect has been found following a threat made to Westview High School. The police department says around 10:15 a.m. on Monday, staff were made aware of a threat made through a…
2 men facing drug charges after traffic stop
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two Dyersburg men have been arrested and are facing drug charges. The Dyersburg Police Department says that Saturday evening, a unit was "conducting surveillance on a residence on Speedway Street." The two men -- Thomas Cross,…
