Residents react to new deer processing business location
SELMER, Tenn. -- Residents are split on how to feel about the new location for a deer processing business. Some Selmer residents are not happy about the third location of Wood's Taxidermy…
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14th annual Milan 'Shop with a Cop' brings smiles to local children's faces
MILAN, Tenn. -- Kids got a little more than $20,000 to spend for Tuesday evening's 'Shop with a Cop' event in Milan. It's the 14th annual Milan 'Shop with a…
JPD confirms officer shot at, neighbors react
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three days after a woman was shot in the arm on Old Hickory Boulevard, Jackson police confirmed at least one of their officers was shot at near the same…
Certain Henderson Co. residents eligible for $500,000 grant
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Certain Henderson County residents may be eligible for a $500,000 grant. The Southwest Human Resource Agency announced the Henderson County Home Rehabilitation program, meant to target low to moderate income…
West Tennessee areas experience winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter weather was a possibility in West Tennessee on Tuesday, but some places more than others had the chance to experience it. The chance for snow was probably on…
THP troopers involved in short chase, crash in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed a short car chase between a driver and troopers Tuesday night. The THP can not confirm any other details at this time. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporters saw one red vehicle flipped…
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency offers holiday gift ideas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is helping providing gift ideas. In a news release the TWRA suggested fishing licenses, a magazine subscription, and even a new TWRA branded hat for the angler, hunter and wildlife watcher in…
Two vehicles involved in crash on Highway 45
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson man was killed Monday after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 45 near Three Way. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 70-year-old William Henderson was killed in the crash. The THP says Henderson pulled out…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to have CWD update
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to have a chronic wasting disease update. The commission is holding the meeting from December 12 to the 13 in Gatlinburg, and will have the latest harvest and…
Jackson-Madison County Health Department hosting free parenting class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is hosting a free parenting class. According to a news release, the health department, along with the Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral Network and Signal Centers, will host the class…
Jackson-Madison County School leaders discuss future policies
JACKSON, Tenn.-- In Monday's Student Advisory Committee meeting, Jackson-Madison County School Board members asked students for their opinion on cell phone usage in schools. "What do we do when students don't comply, as it pertains to earbuds, use of cell…
Area high school football teams prepare for 2019 All-Star Game
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Local high school football players are gearing up for the 2019 West Tennessee Healthcare All-Star Game this Friday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Alex Northcut emceed the event. Senior football players from all over the West Tennessee…
Lexington welcomes in holidays with annual Christmas Parade
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- For one local town, it was their turn to welcome in the holidays in a very festive way. Lexington kicked off its holiday season with their annual Christmas parade. Thousands turned out in the rain to see floats,…
School closings & delays for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
The following schools will be closed or delayed Tuesday, Dec. 10, due to weather: Delays: TN College of Applied Technology-Jackson - Two hour delay (Testing Center opens 8 a.m. Tuesday) TN College of Applied Technology-Whiteville - Two hour delay (Testing…
Preparing ahead of Tuesday's wintry weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than 24 hours, wintry weather is possible across the mid-south, and preparations are already underway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is watching the forecast, and they have several thousand…
