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Police respond to alleged incident inside mall

JACKSON, Tenn. – Monday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News saw reports over social media of an incident at the Old Hickory Mall. The posts allege that there was a robbery at the Kay Jewelers located inside the mall. Our crews…

Shiloh hosting ranger led bike ride to cannon sites

SHILOH, Tenn. -- Want to learn about cannons from the Civil War? You are reading this, so of course you do! Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a free five-mile bike ride to the 1862 battle's most famous artillery sites…

Church raises reconstruction funds through fireworks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What's the Fourth, without fireworks? One church has found a way to remodel their building with a boom! Saltillo Pentecostal Church is raising money to reconstruct their church. The reconstruction…

Build a Boat race held at Kentucky Lake

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Many people hit the waters this weekend for the holiday, but some were riding those waves in a different way. Birdsong Marina held their Build a Boat races on the…

Fatal boating incident occurs on TN River

DECATUR Co., Tenn.-- Boating incident claims life. The TWRA responded to call about a boating incident on Saturday July 2 around 6 p.m. "About the preliminary investigation is that our officers found that it…

Fatal morning crash occurs on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. --Early morning crash leaves two dead. It took our crews nearly 15 minutes to get to the scene due to traffic being detoured off the interstate near Exit 87. From Exit…

LIFELINE Blood Services announces drives for July 2022

LIFELINE Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives for July. The month’s locations and times include: July 1: Simmons Bank -12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 809 West Market St. in Bolivar Food Giant - 12:30 p.m. -…

UPDATE: Suspect in Custody-Haywood Co. Sheriff's Dept.

HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. -- Suspect found. According to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department, Colton Elrod, who was wanted for possible involvement in the theft of a fire vehicle at the District 3 Fire station in Hillville is now in custody.…

Local group responds to Supreme Court's ruling

JACKSON, Tenn. --One local group organized a protest in response to the recent decision from the Supreme Court regarding Roe v. Wade The West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support Group organized this protest in…

"Edu-tainment" shows for July

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Library gears up for July "Edu-tainment" shows. According to information from the Jackson-Madison County Library, July "Edu-tainment" shows are scheduled. This month's shows will start on July 6, at 10:30 a.m. with Songs by Jake. Jake will…

Haywood Co. Sheriff's Dept. searches for suspect

HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. -- Haywood Co. Sheriff's Dept. searches for suspect. Haywood County Sheriff's Department is currently searching for a suspect possibly involved in the theft of a District 3 Fire Station vehicle located at 3661 Eurekaton Road in Hillville,…

Worried about crime, consider a Neighborhood Watch

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Worried about crime, find ways to fight back. If you live in the Hub City and  are concerned about crime in your neighborhood, JPD is suggesting to consider starting a Neighborhood Watch Group. According to the Jackson…

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