LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Law officials are cracking down on drug trafficking in West Tennessee. Working with other agencies, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched Operation Big Red Ice 2.0 in April of 2021 after the conclusion of the Joint Operation…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A box that was hidden in a West Tennessee church for almost 100 years has finally been opened. After December's storms, Dresden First United Methodist Church was salvaging items with a conscious effort to preserve the…
The following schools are closed or will have Distance/Remote learning on Thursday, Feb. 3. Alamo City Schools Augustine Schools Bells City School Benton County Schools Bethel University (Staff working remotely) Bradford Special School District Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- "The Sound of Music" is coming to Peabody High School this March. Nite Lite Theatre of Gibson County is presenting its production of the musical on March 18, 19, and 25 at 7 p.m. Additional performances will…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County Court is being moved or rescheduled. Gibson County Traffic Court that was set for Thursday, Feb. 3 has been moved Feb. 24. Gibson County Civil Court for Friday, Feb. 4 has been cancelled. Gibson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission held a meeting Wednesday to discuss plans for the upcoming local elections. During that meeting, the commission discussed appointing poll officials and setting early voting hours for the May 3 county primary.…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two deaths and another 909 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says an 81-year-old woman died Jan. 9, and a 65-year-old woman died on Jan. 27 due…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- All this week we're taking the opportunity to salute one of our own here at WBBJ-TV. After nearly three decades on air, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor Tom Britt has announced he's retiring. In fact, Tom has been…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee held his State of the State address Monday night, discussing several topics. "There's so many things in the governor's budget this year that's going to be great improvements. It's going to improve the life…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A dozen University of Tennessee at Martin students are heading to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. UT Martin says the students, along with Dr. Dexter Davis, are heading over to help the local organizing committee at the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office hosted a training session to help officers and deputies better spot drugs during a traffic stop. Law enforcement from all over Tennessee traveled to Jackson Tennessee College of Applied Technology…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tony Black, with the City of Jackson, says the city is partnering with a few residents that have expressed that they want to raise funds for a skate park. Black says they are going to help with…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school district is making sure every child has a proper education during uncertain times. Hardin County Director of Schools Michael Davis says they have felt the effects of COVID-19 just like other districts. "Kids…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council is bringing new public transportation vehicles and possibly a new skate park. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the Jackson Transit Authority requested the city to provide 10% match funds in their purchase…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special program is giving insight into the new Seven Pillars monument in Shirlene Mercer Park. The event, called The Seven Pillars, will feature Angela Nelson Parks, Tony Black, Tina Mercer, and others as they speak on…
