Community gathers to pray for 3 missing boaters
TROY, Tenn. -- Many students at Obion County Central High School were emotional because two of their classmates have yet to be found. "We want the parents to know that we're going to…
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Renovation begins on local hospital's NICU
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hospital is breaking down walls for a new and improved unit. At Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, they plan to expand and renovate the Ayers Children's Medical Center's NICU. The…
UPDATE: Body of Hardeman Co. man recovered
UPDATE (3/3): The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed the body of Kenny "Ray" Pulse was recovered at approximately 9:30 Tuesday morning. Authorities say they had been searching non-stop and following up on multiple leads they received. Pulse's body was…
Local plant awarded $100,000 award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local Kellogg's plant in Jackson, producer of the nation's supply of Pringles, recently won $100,000 for being one of Kellogg's top 2019 North American plants by excelling in safety, service and quality. With more than 20…
WRAP continues outreach for teen dating violence awareness
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Hardeman County Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program had an outreach event at Chester County High School Monday morning. They were there to…
Local College continues Black History Month celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College continues to celebrate Black History Month. One of these events that is free and open to the public will be taking place Tuesday, February 25. It is…
Old Country Store owner gives update on sinkhole
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was on a rainy day at the start of the year when a sinkhole opened up on Casey Jones Lane. Sometimes when there's excessive amounts of rain in…
Search continues for 3 missing boaters on Tennessee River
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, three boaters on the Tennessee River, near the Pickwick Dam, went missing over the weekend. "We're conducting a search for three missing…
Savannah resident named ambassador for down syndrome awareness organization
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Palyn Gore of Savannah was announced this week as an ambassador for Nothing Down, an organization aiming to change the way the world views Down syndrome. Two-year-old Palyn is one of 29 new ambassadors from across the…
One day left to vote early
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since Saturday, 2,375 people have cast their early votes in Madison County. How does that compare to other election years? "Four years ago we did not have an incumbent running…
Ripley woman faces 14-year imprisonment after meth distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Connie Stephens, 43, a Ripley, Tennessee resident, has been sentenced to 168 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute actual methamphetamine, according to a press release. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western…
UPDATE: Missing Haywood Co. woman found safe in Jackson
UPDATE (4/25): According to the Haywood County Sheriff's office, Amelia Dean was found safe in Jackson early Tuesday morning. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman last seen Saturday night. Amelia Diane Dean,…
Boat found during search for missing teens, man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed rescue crews located a boat belonging to three missing people at Pickwick Lake. The bass boat is believed to have gone missing, along with two 15-year-olds and a 43-year-old…
Customers turned away for alleged gas leak at Chuck E Cheese
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday evening customers of Chuck E Cheese on North Highland were asked to evacuate, for an alleged gas leak. This was around 6:30 pm Sunday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke…
Local worship leader releases new album
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church celebrates one of their worship leaders' new album. Sunday Worship leader Travis Cottrell of Englewood Baptist Church is letting his church hear some of his new music. His…
