Art exhibit raises awareness for gun violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national art gallery is making a stop in West Tennessee, with a message for all who encounter it. Friday evening, "The Faces Not Forgotten" art exhibit opened at…
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USA Championship Wrestling event to be held in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Slams, choke holds, pile drivers and more are coming to the Hub City Saturday night. USA Championship Wrestling is throwing the "Monster Bash" wrestling event at Oman Arena. Making appearances will be longtime duo Jerry "The King"…
Procession held for correctional administrator Debra Johnson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A procession was held for a local fallen correctional administrator. Earlier Friday evening the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Highway Patrol escorted the body of fallen Correctional Administrator, Debra Johnson, from West Tennessee to Nashville.…
Congressman David Kustoff visits West TN, talks constituent concerns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff makes a few stops in Jackson on Friday to talk about concerns from his constituents. One of Kustoff's stops included the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News station to talk…
Families and friends enjoy concert at "The Amp"
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends gathered together to enjoy a concert at "The Amp" in downtown Jackson Friday night. Friday night's free concert was put on by the Stacy Mitchhart Band. "You see…
Search for inmate escapee Curtis Ray Watson continues
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The search continues for an inmate who escaped West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Lauderdale County Wednesday and is now accused of killing and sexually assaulting a prison employee. A news…
Rep. Kustoff meets with healthcare provider in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A congressman representative met with a local pharmacy owner in Hub City Friday morning to discuss healthcare issues. Congressman Representative David Kustoff has spent the past week traveling across Tennessee to better…
Hardin Co. man charged with second-degree murder after beating former tenant to death
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man has been charged with second-degree murder after beating his former tenant to death. Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander says Daniel Oakley and Brian Tucker lived at…
Community gathers to remember fallen deputy a year later
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local community gathers to remember a fallen deputy a year later. Family, friends, and employees of the Dyer County Sheriff's Department came together Friday for a memorial lunch honoring Deputy…
Senior citizens put on their smarty pants for annual Brain Games
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local senior citizens sharpened their minds at an annual trivia competition on Friday. "We're here to challenge everyone else to the brain games," said Rowena Pope, the Selmer Senior Center Director. This is…
GoFundMe account created in memory of slain correctional employee
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A GoFundMe account has been created in memory of slain Tennessee Department of Correction employee Debra Johnson, who was found dead Wednesday in her home at West Tennessee State Penitentiary. The account, which went online…
Crockett, Henry counties receive USDA grants for water treatments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff announced USDA investments in three West Tennessee counties to go toward updating water systems and availability. In a news release, Kustoff says the money is designated for Henry County, Crockett County and Tipton County.…
Jackson police seek man in Dollar General theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say was involved in a recent theft from a local store. Surveillance video from August 3 captures the unidentified man conceal items in a black…
Landlord accused of beating tenant to death with stick, propane tank
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Hardin County man is accused of killing his tenant during a fight near Walnut Grove. Court documents say Daniel Oakley, 33, was involved in a fight Wednesday with Brian Tucker at a home on Highway 69…
Corrections professional Debra Johnson remembered as mentor, role model
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction recalls longtime corrections professional Debra Johnson as a mentor and role model to her fellow employees. Johnson, 64, began her 38-year career with the state of Tennessee in 1981 as a…
