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Samaritan's Purse provides help in Hardin County

HARDIN Co., Tenn. -- Samaritan's Purse is assisting those affected by the storm in Hardin County. The organization is helping residents with fallen trees, providing tarps, and it is also helping get debris to the curb, according to a Facebook…

Hardin County man sentenced to 11 years on methamphetamine charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal custody on a methamphetamine-related charge. Terry Williams, 61, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a news release from the…

Jackson police investigate robbery at downtown business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery Tuesday morning at a downtown business. Police say the robbery happened just before 9 a.m. at the Subway restaurant near the intersection of Baltimore Street and Liberty Street. The suspect is…

Local student helps Adamsville storm victims

TRENTON, Tenn.-- At Peabody High School, senior Abby Ellison plays tenor saxophone for the school band. At every football game, Ellison said she makes new friends with students in other bands. After…

Subway raising money for Kirkland Cancer Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Subway restaurants across West Tennessee are raising money this holiday season for the Kirkland Cancer Center. The fundraiser, Meals for Change, will donate 25 cents from every Fresh Value Meal sold through December 25 to benefit patients…

Jackson: Then and Now

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News exclusive, reporter Josh Robinson takes a look at all the changes that have taken place in the City of Jackson over the…

Red Cross continues assistance in Decatur, Humphreys counties

DECATUR CO., Tenn. — The American Red Cross continues to help those still suffering from the devastating storms that tore through West Tennessee last week. Caseworkers are available to help people create personal recovery plans, navigate paperwork, and locate assistance…

Annual veterans parade to kick off this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. - A parade will be held this weekend honoring those who have put their lives on the line for our country and freedom. A 'Celebrating our Veterans' program will be held Friday, November 8 at Englewood Baptist Church on…

School board meeting with legislators turns heated

JACKSON, Tenn.-- For the first time this school year, members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board sat down with state legislators. With the school board sitting in the same room as the…

Mock "explosion" drill tests students readiness

JACKSON, Tenn. - A mock disaster drill tests the readiness of students Monday. The scenario was an "explosion" under the bleachers at a softball game, with about 20 casualties. Around 40 Jackson State Community College students, and students from the…

Driver injured after crash involving school bus

McNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Monday afternoon involving a school bus and passenger vehicle. THP has confirmed the driver of the vehicle was seriously injured in the crash, which happened around 4:30 p.m.…

Milan, Humboldt elections scheduled for Tuesday

MILAN, Tenn. -- Gibson County will hold their 2019 municipal elections Tuesday, Nov. 5, with positions all across the county up for election. Milan will hold elections for mayor, as well as Milan Special School District trustee positions. The mayoral…

Jackson man sentenced to 15 years on heroin, fentanyl charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced 15 years after being convicted of heroin and fentanyl-related charges. Brandy Kentia Steed, 40, was facing federal charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession with intent to distribute…

Construction causes lane closures on Highland

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You might experience a slow down on North Highland at the Interstate 40 bridge this week. "It's just more preparation to get to those final closures and get that big work done," Nichole Lawrence, TDOT Community Relations…

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