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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…

Man charged in Decatur County officer-involved shooting

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A man involved in an officer-involved shooting last week in Decatur County has been charged, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says Anthony Phoenix, 34, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and felony…

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