Camp helps kids work on language skills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Campers are putting their detective skills to the test this week at the West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center's annual summer camp. "A nonprofit free camp for children in the…
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Driver in June crash near Bradford dies
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second person has died after a June crash on U.S. 45 near Bradford. Alex Barber, 18, died Monday morning after injuries he sustained in a crash on June 23 near Reynolds Road, according to the…
Man faces attempted murder charge in Trenton shooting
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing an attempted murder charge after a weekend shooting in Trenton. Christian Jackson, 27, of Trenton was arrested in Greenfield after crashing his vehicle during a chase involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol,…
Savannah community members pray for peace after recent shootings
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The Savannah community came together Sunday after tragedy struck their town, not once, but twice, over the past week. The mayor, the director of schools, the sheriff, and…
Hardin County High School's Tiger Radio wins national title
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-- At Hardin County High School in Savannah, the halls are empty and students have graduated. However, two students spent part of their summer bringing home a national title…
UPDATE: Neighbor arrested, charged in shooting death of Carroll Co. man
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, have arrested and charged a Yuma man in connection with…
Local cities win "Dog Park Dash"
This year alone, Randy Boyd's foundation has given away 37 dog park grants. The city of Henderson held their check presentation today at City Hall. Henderson won a $25 thousand dog park…
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…
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…
