Local event celebrates Black entrepreneurs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is highlighting local Black business owners. Soul is an event that celebrates the arts and culture of Black business owners. Many entrepreneurs came together at…
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WestStar Leadership celebrates graduates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special graduation ceremony took place Tuesday. The WestStar Leadership program celebrated its 2020 to 2021 graduating class Tuesday evening. WestStar is a regional leadership program, sponsored by…
New details in fatal Highway 18 crash
MEDON, Tenn. -- More details emerge about a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Gobelet Road. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. Both were traveling…
Witnesses, officials describe fiery semi crash on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A semi-trailer hauling eight vehicles, travelling eastbound on I-40, collided with a bridge Tuesday, causing a massive fire delay. "One of the steer tires blowed on…
GALLERY: Mayor's Civic Pride Awards hosted in Jackson Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tradition to honor the doers in the community continued Tuesday. The City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful hosted their 31st Mayor's Civic Pride Award Ceremony…
New coffee shop opens in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new local coffee shop hosted their grand opening Tuesday. The Roasted Bean is the first coffee shop of south Jackson, located at 21 Meridian Springs Drive. In honor of opening day, The Roasted Bean offered…
Sheriff's Office: escaped inmate arrested at Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes has confirmed escaped inmate Jacob Oliver was arrested this afternoon at the Walmart store in south Jackson. The sheriff's office confirmed the arrest around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The sheriff's office…
JMCSS hiring bus drivers, attendants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is looking to expand their employment opportunities by hiring more bus drivers and special education attendants, according to a news release. "This is a unique opportunity. The benefits we offered throughout the…
Ex-wife of Martin Luther King Jr. assassin charged with animal cruelty in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anna Sandhu Ray appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning. "Ms. Ray is charged with 44 counts of animal cruelty," Judge Blake Anderson announced. Police and animal control…
Interstate 40 crash blocks eastbound lanes
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash Tuesday afternoon blocked eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 after a tractor-trailer truck caught fire. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened near the 78 mile marker. THP says the vehicle involved hit…
Sheriff's Office searching for escaped inmate
UPDATE (6/22/21): The search is over -- officials say Jacob Oliver was apprehended at approximately 3:25 p.m Tuesday afternoon. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating an escaped inmate. Investigators…
Garth Brooks ticket giveaway - enter now!
(6/24/2021): Submissions for this contest have closed and we are no longer accepting entries. Thank you for participating! JACKSON, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is set to perform in Nashville this summer, and you could be there -- for free! The…
McNairy Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud, theft
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft after allegedly giving false information to appear eligible for TennCare. Melissa Howard, 58, is charged with one count of TennCare fraud and theft of…
THP investigating crash on Highway 18
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18 in Medon. THP says two vehicles are involved in the crash. Serious injuries have been reported. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online…
Union City man charged with arson in house fire
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Union City man is facing charges following a fire at an Obion County home last month. Joseph Lee Morris, 45, is charged with one count of aggravated arson, according to a news release from the…
