Area stores filled with last-minute Christmas shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. - With just three days left before Christmas, shoppers are rushing out for some last minute gift shopping. The Saturday before Christmas is known as Super Saturday, one of the…
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Local authorities offer holiday travel safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday season is often accompanied by busy traffic. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has a few tips for drivers leading up to the Christmas holiday. "Be patient… be forgiving… be…
'Be a Giver' scavenger hunt brings local community together
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- People in Huntingdon are running all over town thanks to a unique scavenger hunt. "First, it's not me, it's the Lord," Chad Barnhart, the man who started the Be…
Elementary students get early Christmas thanks to local business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business is bringing Christmas to children this holiday season. Santa came a little early this year for students at Alexander Elementary School. "We purchased coloring books,…
Superintendent: Jackson-Madison Co. Schools see academic improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While students at Jackson-Madison County Schools are celebrating Christmas, district leaders are celebrating for a different reason. "We showed some really good signs of progress," Superintendent Dr. Eric…
Local church gives over 100 fruit baskets to Madison Co. Sheriff's Office
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies at the Madison County Sheriff's Office got a holiday surprise. Men from Antioch Baptist Church brought over 100 fruit baskets to the deputies Friday at the sheriff's…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosts 'Story Time with Santa'
JACKSON, Tenn. - Santa Claus is taking a break from his elves for story time. The Jackson-Madison County Library held its annual story time with Santa event Friday morning.…
Keep Jackson Beautiful hosts 'Chippin' of the Greens' for Christmas tree disposal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Once Christmas is over, it will be time to decide what to do with that live tree. Keeping Jackson Beautiful will be accepting trees for recycling starting Dec. 26 for the annual "Chippin' of the Greens." You can…
TWRA announces 'Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone' in West TN
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Friday announced new regulations intended to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in West Tennessee. The announcement comes after 10 deer recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease, or…
TN Dept. of Agriculture confirms investigation involving dog deaths in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture confirms they are aiding in an investigation involving reports of dog deaths in Lake County. This photo circulating on Facebook is said to show four dogs killed…
Deer confirmed positive for deadly disease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local hunters may be affected by Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's newest discovery. They confirm at least ten deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Fayette... Hardeman... And McNairy counties. "Since the year 2000 we've tested…
Two vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 412
US HIGHWAY 412, Tenn. -- A car accident occurred late Thursday night on highway 412, near the Humboldt exit. Authorities confirmed it was a two car collision, but did not say how many individuals were inside of the vehicles. Emergency crews…
Two dead in Highway 88 crash
BELLS, Tenn. -- Two people are dead and one injured after a highway crash in Bells. Lt. Bill Miller with Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms the crash happened just after 7:15 Thursday night on state Highway 88 at Johnson Grove Road.…
Families enjoy Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland
JACKSON, Tenn.--Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland has been back for its second season in West Tennessee. Thursday night, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in to see how the festivities have been going this…
Lexington families and friends enjoy big band music
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Families and friends enjoyed live big band music Thursday night. More than 250 people gathered at the Princess Theater in Lexington for "A Big Band Christmas." The Pocourant Big…
