McNairy County is healing after a tornado destroyed multiple homes
MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENN-- Mona Card, a Morris Chapel resident, was at home with her husband when the tornado approached her house back on march 31st. She says thinking quickly they got…
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Moonshine still, drugs found during search of home
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement discovered a moonshine still, and more, during the search of a home on Wednesday. Around 5:30 p.m., WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was informed by tipsters…
North Side holds graduation for Class of 2023
A new batch of students are moving onto the next chapter of their lives! The class of 2023 at North Side is graduating. Watch the live ceremony below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzc2HvZ9goI South Side students…
Local psychiatry clinic talks importance of mental health care
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May to…
Mayor Conger shares current status of new animal care center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The construction for the new Jackson Animal Care Center has been in the works for the past few years. However, with construction starting then pausing, then having to…
Bee Fest, 5K to be held this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual Honeybee 5K. A news release says all proceeds from the event will support…
FULL INTERVIEW: FEMA, SBA reps discuss storm assistance
Representatives with FEMA and SBA sat down with us for a live interview on Tuesday to discuss upcoming deadlines for storm assistance following the deadly tornadoes earlier this year. How to Apply for…
Handle With Care to help students in local county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is making a child's health top priority. Tennessee Handle With Care is a statewide program that is hosted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
JPD Chief Corley talks National Police Week, honors fallen sergeant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week is National Police Week! We were able to sit with Jackson Police Department Chief Thom Corley to talk with him about what this week means. He…
Positive Living Group to host lunch-and-learn
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free lunch-and-learn is being held with a variety of local health professionals. The Positive Living Group says that the lunch will include: Dr. Melanie Hoppers of Physicians Quality Care Dr. John Pasley of the Jackson-Madison County…
2 West TN students found dead at school, 1 transported for treatment
SOMERVILLE, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after two West Tennessee students were found dead in a school's parking lot. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says on Tuesday, two deceased juveniles were discovered at Fayette-Ware High School in Somerville. A…
Local university to conduct active-shooter training
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Active-shooter training is taking place at a local university on May 25. The University of Tennessee at Martin says that they will be conducting…
World-famous monster truck to make pitstop in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A world-famous monster truck is making a pitstop in Dyersburg this weekend! The Raminator will be at the Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, offering fans the chance to meet the driver and the Hall Brothers Racing team.…
District attorney says scammers targeting medical professionals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state's attorney general is warning of a scam targeting medical professionals. According to the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General, scammers are impersonating agents from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and then attempt to extort…
US Marshals seek man wanted on federal drug trafficking offenses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The US Marshals have released a wanted poster for a man wanted on federal drug trafficking offenses. Marshals say that Matthew Culver has a violent criminal history including firearms, narcotics, evading arrest, and parole violations. Marshals suspect…
