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Armed robbery rumor surfaces, JPD clears the air

JACKSON, Tenn.---JPD dispels rumors of an armed robbery. At around 1:50 p.m., we received a call from a tipster stating that a heavy police presence surrounded the Old Hickory Mall for the possible armed robbery of "Journeys" within the mall.…

Sixth Community Clean-up Day planned 

JACKSON, Tenn.---Community Clean-up event returns this month. According to the City of Jackson and Health and Sanitation Department, the 6th Community Clean-up Day will be held in Jackson later this month. The event will take place on September 30 from…

Top Ladies of Distinction hold remembrance event at Lane College

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is celebrating a milestone. Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated, is celebrating its historic chartering here in Jackson. Members of the national humanitarian and civic service organization are gathering this…

Symposium on eating disorders held at FHU

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University hosted a symposium Friday afternoon to help students and professionals of the Henderson area to learn more about eating disorders. Guest speakers were from the Renfrew Center…

Former McKenzie High School Softball Booster Club Treasurer indicted

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Samantha Chesser has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Chesser is the former treasurer of the McKenzie High School On Deck Club, which supports the softball teams at McKenzie High School and Middle…

17 dogs rescued from neglectful conditions in 2 West TN counties

HENRY AND GIBSON COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps, a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 17 dogs from what they describe as neglectful conditions at two properties Thursday in Henry and Gibson Counties. This rescue, dubbed Operation Last Chance,…

West Nile Virus detected in Gibson County horse

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One horse in West Tennessee reminds us the importance of preventative action. The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The virus is transmitted from infected mosquitos…

Reporter Michael Mills 'signs off' from WBBJ

Michael Mills joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. After a year of helping tell some of West Tennessee's most impactful stories, the WBBJ team is saying goodbye to Michael. Before he signs off…

Randy Moffett named as August 2023 Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A true hero to family, friends, and his Jackson home. WestStar graduate Randy Moffett has been selected as August 2023 Hub City Hero. Moffett's nominator, his daughter, says he is "a living example of what it means…

Men killed at Reelfoot Lake honored on Thursday

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Two men were honored Thursday with a monument at a West Tennessee refuge. In January of 2021, two friends named Zack Grooms and Chance Black were duck hunting…

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