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JPD investigates theft from south Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed they are investigating a theft from a south Jackson gas station. Investigators say a man took an undetermined amount of change from a coin machine in the Valero gas station around 10 p.m.…

TBI honors fallen agent De’Greaun Frazier on Christmas tree

NASHVILLE, Tenn -- For the last two years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has remembered a local agent when decorating for the upcoming holiday. A special ornament hangs in memory of TBI Special Agent De'Greaun Frazier on the agency's Nashville…

Jackson police investigate robbery at north Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery at a north Jackson gas station. Jackson police responded to a report of a robbery shortly before 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Exxon gas station located at 1974 North Highland Avenue…

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…

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