Golden Arches gets an upgrade in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The golden arches in Humboldt will be open for business soon. The McDonald's in Humboldt has been closed since April and has since upgraded to a whole new level technology. There are new…
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Store owner responds after viral photo apparently shows man standing on American flag
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A picture shared more than 20,000 times on Facebook shows a man apparently standing on the American flag while working outside a McKenzie convenience store. Paint tape still…
Man accused of firing AR-15 at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police made an arrest in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in west Jackson. Keontis Jenkins appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on multiple charges…
Preparations underway ahead of elections for two local counties
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Aug. 2 marks primary elections, and in Henderson County there are many positions to fill. "We've got five open seats, when you think about it —…
Huntingdon adds school resource officers
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community is adding additional officers to local schools. The Huntingdon Public Safety Department will now add a school resource officer to each of the three schools…
Man charged in robbery of mother, 4-year-old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges after allegedly robbing a woman walking home with her 4-year-old son last week near Lincoln Courts apartments. Antwan Howard, 21, is charged with aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by…
731Day celebration coming up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coming up Tuesday, July 31, West Tennesseans will celebrate 731Day in Jackson. Our Jackson Home will have apparel, journals and other items available for purchase at their pop-up shop at ComeUnity Cafe in downtown Jackson. If you can't…
Huntingdon hospital to become Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon is undergoing a name change and will be known as Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. The health care provider announced the change Monday, saying it coincides with Baptist’s agreement with Quorum Health Corporation…
Hardeman Co. Sheriff's Office releases statement on Brian Lawler death
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office has released a statement on the death of Brian Christopher Lawler, son of wrestling legend Jerry Lawler, over the weekend. Brian Lawler, 46, died Sunday at Regional One Medical in Memphis…
Tax Free Weekend Final Day
Jackson, Tenn-- Today is the last day for Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee and stores like Target are offering all school supplies free of tax anything from pens pencils notebooks…
Honeybees: Why they matter and how you can help them
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Studies show one-third of the world's food supply is dependent upon the pollination of the honeybee. Richard Heismann, president of the Jackson Area Beekeepers Association, gave WBBJ 7…
WWII Veterans offered free plane rides
Jackson, Tenn-- Free rides are being offered to WWII Veterans at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. These rides are offered by Pecos Bill, who provides freedom flights to thank veterans for their service. Pecos…
Fire breaks out at old Madison County Sheriff's Department building
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A fire breaks out at the old Madison County Sheriff's Department building. According to Tom Mapes, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, the Jackson Fire Department responded to…
TBI: Brian Lawler, son of famed wrestling star Jerry Lawler, dies
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The son of famed Memphis wrestling star Jerry Lawler died Sunday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI confirms Brian Lawler was found hanging…
Tax Free Weekend continues throughout Tennessee
Jackson, Tenn. -- All across Tennessee businesses are tax free throughout the weekend. Tax free weekend will be continuing until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Businesses like Best Buy have had over 800 customers within the first day. Best Buy is…
