JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime children's advocate and community leader has been honored for her many years of service. The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson announced Friday that Shirlene Mercer has been inducted into the Tennessee Boys & Girls…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men charged this month in child pornography investigations are being prosecuted under the U.S. Attorney's office's "Project Safe Childhood" initiative. John Sanderson, 36, of Dyersburg, was indicted Thursday after allegations that he produced and possessed child…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after deputies with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office found a toddler walking in the middle of the road. In a news release, investigators say Nathaniel Noah and Samantha Jones were charged…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson leaders are meeting to discuss ways to combat the city's massive debt. In August, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger confirmed the city of Jackson is more than $70 million in debt.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Communities are coming together for friendly competition and to help fight hunger. This year Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting their 15th annual Canstruction competition. In the competition, teams build structures completely out…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare discusses the closure of rural Tennessee hospitals. Last year the hospital in McKenzie closed, and Wednesday it was announced the ER in Humboldt will be closing. "The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two agencies are partnering together to help your business thrive. The U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have come together to bring services to small business owners in rural…
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Gibson County library received a grant Thursday. The Mildred G. Fields Memorial Library in Milan has been awarded the Tennessee State Library and Archives Technology Grant. Secretary of State…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to watch the greatest spectacle on earth. The Al Chymia Shrine Circus is in Jackson. The circus kicked off Thursday night at the Oman Arena. There is non-stop, heart-stopping thrills…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Anchor attended the CMA Fest, a four day country music festival where she met many country stars including a big star from West Tennessee. Many of his big hits were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A witness recalled the details of a shooting that occurred in Jackson Wednesday night. Dozens of people watched Wednesday night as Jackson police responded to reports of a shooting and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been sentenced to more than seven years on a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. In a news release, U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant announced the sentence for 34-year-old Matthew Pate.…
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee town is making updates to their safety equipment. Soon, the town of Scotts Hill in Henderson County will have a brand new storm siren. The siren…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development made a special announcement in McNairy County. "They have a great workforce, they're great to work with, and we're so excited for yet another…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- An Alabama man and a juvenile from Dyersburg have been charged in connection with a threat that put Dyersburg schools on lockdown. Arthur Jackson Jr., 19, was arrested Thursday by the Tuskegee, Alabama, Police Department, according to…
