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Savannah men face drug, firearm charges, TBI says

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Two Savannah residents are facing drug and firearm related charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says a joint investigation was started in August into drug trafficking in Savannah and Hardin County. By Nov.…

'Koins for Kids' fundraiser brings holiday joy to teens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is making sure teens have a great Christmas. Rusty Mac's Adopt A Teen program with the Carl Perkins Exchange Club in Jackson kicked off their second annual Koins for Kids fundraiser. The event is…

USJ preps for return of Holiday Mart

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is prepping for its biggest fundraiser of the year, which was postponed last year due to COVID-19. "Everyone is excited. We've got people…

Henry County church to host Live Nativity scene

PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County church is giving the community the chance to see the nativity scene live and in person. The Live Nativity is free and will be hosted by members of New Harmony Baptist Church in Paris…

No one injured in house fire caused by piece of paper

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning. The department says the fire, caused by a piece of paper placed against a propane wall heater, began around 11:15 a.m. The department…

Partnership works to teach students financial literacy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arlington Elementary School partnered with Leaders Credit Union after receiving a $1,000 grant to promote financial literacy. Leaders Credit Union hosted a Financial Reality Fair for 5th graders at…

State attorneys general investigate Instagram's affects on kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A group of attorneys general are leading an investigation into Meta Platforms' Instagram. The group is looking to learn more about how Instagram is marketed towards children, as well as its affects on the youth. The group…

2 in custody following barricade in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heavy police presence was seen at a home in east Jackson Wednesday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had crews on the scene as about 20 officers came to the house. According to a neighbor, when…

3 car crash along Highway 70, Smith Lane under investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are investigating a crash that occurred in West Madison County. According to officials, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 west and Smith Lane. The three car crash included a truck, a car, and…

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