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Girl Scouts celebrate Apollo 11 anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many have heard of the phrase first said by Neil Armstrong, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Well, the amazing feat may not be something the…

West Tennessee students gear up for back to school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time again — students are gearing up for going back to school in August. "Pencils, paper, pens, binders, calculators for the upper school students," said Tom Hughes, principal for the Upper School at Trinity Christian…

Police investigate shots fired in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a report of shots fired in an east Jackson neighborhood. Police responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of gunshots in the 100 block of James Street. No injuries have been reported. No additional information…

TWRA asks anglers to help track invasive carp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fishermen, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking for your help. The TWRA needs your help collecting invasive carp. If you catch a small carp, nine inches or less, the agency is asking that you put it on…

UPDATE: Tornado Warning for Hardeman, Fayette counties canceled

UPDATE: The tornado warning for Hardeman and Fayette counties was canceled early. EARLIER STORY: HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tornado Warning has been issued for Hardeman County and Fayette County until 1:30 p.m. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News and…

Savannah police seek runaway teen

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public for help locating a runaway teenager. Eduardo Javier Olivas, 14, left on foot after a confrontation with a family member, according to the Savannah Police Department. Police describe Olivas as having black…

Mayor Scott Conger adds new members to his staff

JACKSON, Tenn. --Mayor Scott Conger brought two new people into his administration, Monday morning. "Today is actually Lauren and Bobby's first day, they did their orientation this morning and have gone to work…

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