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Man arrested driving stolen car in Weakley County

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. --A man is now in custody after investigators with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office say he was spotted driving a stolen car. According to a news release, 30-year-old Joshua Long was arrested Thursday after a Weakley County…

Humboldt celebrates 'Christmas on Main'

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. "We got popcorn, we got hot chocolate, we got reindeer food, we have letters to Santa," said Amanda…

Students participate in Fuel Cell car competition

JACKSON, Tenn.--A car race brings students across West Tennessee together. Various schools competed in the 2018 Fuel Cell Car competition held at Jackson State Community College. The cars had…

Crump Police Department is effectively disbanded

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Crump Police Department is effectively disbanded. The police department's lights are off, and the police cars are left in the parking lot at City Hall, because no one works for the department anymore. "The chief and…

TDOT announces lane closures this weekend for construction work

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a traffic alert for drivers this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced crews will be working on construction on the 45 Bypass at Interstate 40 in Jackson again this weekend. The lane closures…

Bethel University to host 'Christmas with Renaissance' performances

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University will host their "Christmas with Renaissance" shows this weekend. The event is a seasonal celebration showcasing all aspects of the Renaissance Performing Arts Program, according to a release from the university. Showtimes are 7 p.m.…

City of Jackson announces leaf pickup plan

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Loose leaf collection has begun in the city of Jackson. The Health and Sanitation Department is requesting that everyone in Jackson rake their leaves to the curbside so crews can come through and vacuum them. The department…

Trenton earns championship title with 17-9 win over Trousdale County

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Trenton Peabody has won a state championship title as they defeat Trousdale County 17-9. Peabody's Blue Cross Bowl victory Thursday afternoon earns the school their second state championship. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News sports director Alex Northcut is…

Man arrested after meth found during search

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man is in custody after investigators searched a home near McKenzie. Jason Hamby, 45, was arrested Wednesday during the search, according to a news release. Investigators say they found more than a half…

Second suspect arrested in Weakley Co. shooting

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted by deputies in an October shooting is now in custody. Jeffrey Story, 41, turned himself in around noon Monday at the home of a Weakley County chief deputy, according to a release from…

Jefferson Award: Janice Biggs

"It's my home away from home," says 84-year-old Janice Biggs as she pets a puppy inside Frances Hensley Animal Shelter in Lexington. "I love animals," says Biggs. Five days a week,…

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