Comedian Mickey Bell to perform in Jackson July 12
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An award-winning comedian is making a stop in the Hub City! Alabama native Mickey Bell is bringing his comedy act to the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Wednesday,…
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Jackson, TN woman identified as victim in 40+ year cold case in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Police say a woman found dead in eastern Ontario 48 years ago has been identified as a Tennessee spa owner who disappeared on a trip to Montreal. The woman had been known for decades only as the…
Speed limit decreases on portion of Hwy 412 in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A speed limit change has been implemented on a heavily-traveled local highway. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready issued an announcement that reads in part: Please be advised that a change of speed limit has been implemented…
Brownsville Police seek 6 suspects in liquor store burglary
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Brownsville Police Department is investigating the burglary of a local business. According to police, around 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, six individuals arrived in two separate vehicles…
FULL INTERVIEW: LIFELINE's 5th Annual Car Giveaway
Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager of LIFELINE Blood Services, joined our show to share more about donating blood and the 5th Annual Car Giveaway. SEE ALSO: LIFELINE’s community blood drives for July…
New Jackson City Council members take oath of office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council meeting was packed with attendees as the newly elected council members took their oath of office Thursday morning. Mayor Scott Conger says it is…
CeCe Winans to headline Union's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A popular Christian recording artist will join an annual event for a local university. CeCe Winans will headline Union University's 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet. This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Carl Perkins…
Better Business Bureau talks about scams affecting West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with representatives from the Better Business Bureau about three scams that are increasing in popularity and that you need to be aware of. The…
New life coming to former Decatur County Hospital
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One hospital is coming back to life in Decatur County. BradenHealth, a healthcare company focused on revitalizing and rebuilding failing rural hospitals, held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the rebuilding and reopening of the former Decatur…
Jackson Planning commission meets, discusses zoning ordinance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission met today to discuss changes to fence and hedge laws in the Hub City. The commission is considering amending the text of the…
3 dead in Bolivar after shooting, stabbing incidents on July 4
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating two separate incidents that occurred on July 4th in Bolivar. The first incident was a shooting that occurred in the early…
'Halloween in July' to bring more family fun to Rockabillys Stadium
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spooky season may be a few months away, but you may want to have your candy buckets ready early. Dixie-Jackson will present the Jackson Rockabillys "Halloween in July"…
Specialist talks rise in fire ant mounds, ways to control
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local specialists have noticed an increase in fire ant mounds in Tennessee, posing a threat to local residents hoping to enjoy time outside this summer. Ant mounds are…
Lexington man dead, deputy injured after officer-involved shooting
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An officer-involved shooting in Henderson County leaves one dead. Around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, two Henderson County Sheriff's deputies reported to a house in the 100 block…
First 'Hub City Film Festival' set for August in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new festival is set to debut in downtown Jackson next month. The first annual Hub City Film Festival will take place at The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center on August 5 & 6.…
