New Gander Outdoors location in Jackson becomes only in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a new store on a familiar site in North Jackson. Lucas Frost, the store manager at the new Gander Outdoors store, says there is a lot of…
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Madison County Democratic party opens new headquarters
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Madison County Democratic party has a new home. The organization held the official opening of its new headquarters Saturday at 301 East Lafayette street in downtown Jackson. …
Lane College mourns the loss of Professor Amy Harris
JACKSON, Tenn -- Lane College mourns the loss of one their professors. Lane College officials say Professor Amy Harris was a beloved and respected member of their family. In a press release…
Fundraiser for Lexington teen drowning victim
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The chicken was cooking and the grill was smoking Saturday afternoon in Lexington. "It's really good. The potato salad and slaw is good, and the chicken is real…
Officials confirm suspect in custody following shooting in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn.--Officials have confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a shooting that happened in Trenton on Friday evening. Investigators said officers chased the suspect into Weakley County where they say there was a stand off resulting in the capture of…
Severe weather causes storm damage across West Tennessee
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Severe weather causes storm damage across West Tennessee Friday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News traveled to north Jackson where a viewer told us about a carport…
Trenton Police need your help finding two suspects
TRENTON, Tenn.--The Trenton Police Department is asking for your help to find two suspects in connection with a homicide on Memorial Day weekend that killed 21-year-old Marlon Anderson. There are two suspects…
Humboldt man arrested after allegedly selling meth from motel
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after allegedly selling drugs from a motel room. Lucas Thornton, 32, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of a firearm during the commission of a…
Powerful storms down power lines; crews shut down part of busy street
JACKSON, Tenn. — A round of powerful storms rip through West Tennessee, leaving behind a trail of damage and many without power in intense heat. Crews worked through the night…
Children in Jackson compete in Summer Youth Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Children in Jackson had some friendly competition Friday. The annual, city-wide Summer Youth Olympics was held at the Oman Arena. Junior athletes from across the city came…
Local students spend summer learning job skills, earning pay
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of Jackson-Madison County students isn't vacationing this summer but learning job skills instead. "We basically clean, dust mop, wipe off tables, take out the trash, clean windows," Johnny…
Dispute between neighbors in Carroll County turns deadly
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was trimming weeds Friday morning in his backyard in Yuma when he was shot and killed. Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson says they have a…
Local children's summer camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer children's camp is seeing the fruits and vegetables of their labor. The Westwood Recreation Center Day Camp has spent the past five weeks growing a garden.…
Strong storms knock down trees, power lines in Gibson County
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Strong storms knocked down trees and power lines Thursday night in Gibson County, leaving thousands of people in the dark. "It's been a long night," Mark Graves,…
Trenton police seek 2 suspects in deadly Memorial Day weekend shooting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Trenton Police Department is asking for help in finding two suspects in connection with a homicide. The…
