Brothers walk cross-country in honor of service members
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you were driving on Highway 45 Tuesday, you may have seen two brothers with their American flag and wagon in tow. The pair are walking cross-country…
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Health department helps students prepare for next school year with vaccines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some students spent one day of their spring break getting ready for next school year by getting shots to prevent several diseases. "Today we have an extended-hours clinic,"…
Fees, graduation rate rising at Jackson State Community College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students taking health classes at Jackson State Community College may be paying a little more next fall. "As you can imagine, those programs come with very specialized…
Business owners, chamber officials meet for tourism summit
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Looking for something new and interesting to do this summer, but still close to home? Groups from across West Tennessee are hoping a spring brainstorming session will give…
Police investigate incident outside east Jackson plant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are on scene Tuesday afternoon outside a manufacturing plant in east Jackson. Police are investigating an incident at Foam Fabricators Inc., located on College Park Cove off F.E. Wright Drive. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received…
Man found dead with gunshot wound in McNairy Co. home
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man is found dead Tuesday morning in his home near Selmer. Sheriff Guy Buck has confirmed the man was found around 8 a.m. Tuesday inside a home on Beverly…
5 charged with murder in Hardeman Co. homicide
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five people are in custody after an apparent home invasion and homicide Friday near Middleton. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Kaci Burcham, 19, Terry Martindale, 20, Michael Mayfield, 19, Betty Sparks, 45, and…
1 airlifted in crash on 45 Bypass in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a crash at the intersection of the U.S. 45 Bypass and Oil Well Road. An Air Evac Lifeteam medical helicopter landed on the…
First African American woman to graduate from local college honored
JACKSON, Tenn.--Congratulations to the first African American woman, Anona Savage Huntley, to graduate from what was Lambuth College, now the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus. She returned home to Jackson this past weekend and was awarded a 50th Year medallion during…
Tennessee lawmaker proposes bill to possibly reduce the opioid epidemic in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Your better off, getting on birth control and not worrying about it," said a local mother, Sally Rimmer. Tennessee lawmakers are taking different angles in order to decrease the…
Sheila Godwin announces her candidacy for City Council, District 3
JACKSON, Tenn.--A candidate for Jackson City Council makes an official announcement this afternoon. Shelia Godwin announced her candidacy for city council District 3 at City Hall. Godwin's campaign slogan is…
TBI assists in case of missing Milan woman
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police continue their search for a Milan woman who has been missing for two months. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now assisting with the case. Sarah Michelle Phillips, 22,…
Mayoral candidate Jerry Woods holds community forum
JACKSON, Tenn.--A candidate for Jackson mayor held a community forum, Monday night. Community members gathered at Northside Community Center to hear candidate, Dr. Jerry Woods. Jackson residents proposed better lighting, better…
Arrow Athletics aims to improve family fitness
JACKSON, Tenn.--Aiming for a new place to work out? Check out Arrow Athletics! They cut the ribbon Monday for the grand opening. It's located on Vann Drive. It offers competitive…
Mayoral candidate forum preparations underway
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents in the Hub City get a chance to hear from candidates for city of Jackson mayor. The Jackson Chamber will host a mayoral forum Tuesday night…
