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…
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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,…
TN's Center for Profitable Agriculture turns 25, local farmer talks organization's impact
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is bringing attention to an exciting milestone for Tennessee's Center for Profitable Agriculture (CPA). According to Tate Cronin, Marketing and Communication Specialist for the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, CPA…
Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries helps feed Jackson community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A "Feed the Community for the Needy" outreach initiative was hosted in Jackson on Saturday by Kingdom Support Solutions Ministries. The event involved contributions from JONAH Affordable Housing, Community Foundation of West TN, KKT Mobile Solutions, and…
Upcoming art installation to visualize 200 Years of Jackson & Madison County history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An art installation opening next month will serve as a visualization of 200 Years of Jackson & Madison County history. The Bicentennial art gallery "A Moment in Time" will be unveiled to the public at a reception…
1 injured, 1 arrested following shooting in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after a shooting in Martin. The Martin Police Department says around 11 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to Volunteer Community Hospital in reference to a 911 call. Police discovered that the caller,…
Jackson Police investigate shots fired on Cloverdale
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a shooting in the Hub City. According to police officials, around 8 Sunday evening, the Jackson Police Department responded to a shots fired call on Cloverdale…
Vehicle overturns in midtown Jackson wreck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car overturned in a wreck in midtown Jackson. Around 8:45 Sunday evening, we received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster concerning an accident on…
'Praise in the Park' honors late Shirlene Mercer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church honors the life of a special member of the community. "Praise in the Park" shared their ministry for yet another month here in the…
West Tennessee State Fair wraps up another year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City hosted the West Tennessee State Fair at the Fairgrounds of Jackson. Visitors from all over West Tennessee were encouraged to enjoy rides, food, and other…
West TN Dive Team works to recover submerged vehicle
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Dive team works to retrieve submerged vehicle. On Saturday, September 16 the West TN Dive Rescue and Recovery Team worked with local law enforcement and others to retrieve a vehicle from Pin Oak Lake in Lexington. The vehicle was…
Local high schoolers compete for Innovation Cup
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Jackson Madison County School System high schoolers had the chance to present their smarts at Union University. Union University's College of Business hosted the Hub City High…
Organizations join together for a special musical performance
JACKSON, Tenn.---After teaming up with the Jackson-Madison County Library, this organization held their annual event for the public. The Jackson Symphony had their 63rd annual season opening night at The NED theatre in…
Event celebrates love in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City highlighted a special community during their annual event. The Jackson Pride had their fourth annual pride event on Saturday afternoon hosted at Conger Park. They…
