Law enforcement work to clean-up gas leak in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received reports of a gas leak in Humboldt. Police Chief Rob Ellis confirmed the leak is coming from a fuel pump at a local convenience…
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Owner works to re-open doors after popular barbecue restaurant goes up in flames
PARSONS, Tenn. — After a local barbecue restaurant is damaged in a late night blaze, the shop owner is working to get his family tradition up and running again. "I tried my…
Carroll co. exchange club host annual fundraiser
MCKENZIE, Tenn -- Gold, green, and purple sparkled throughout the room at Bethel university Saturday for an annual dinner and action. The Mardi Gras themed fundraiser was in support of the…
Miss Jackson wins Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 35 contestants from across Tennessee came to the Carl Perkins Center to compete for the title of Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen. "The young lady who wins tonight will…
Man wanted on attempted murder charges is captured; second suspect still on the run
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- All week long Haywood County sheriff's deputies have been searching for two suspects wanted on attempted murder charges. Investigators confirm one of the men has been taken into…
Jackson cotillion club host 5K to benefit boys and girls club
JACKSON, Tenn -- More than 100 runners in Jackson laced up their shoes and threw on a lei or two for a Hawaiian-themed race. The Jackson Cotillion Club hosted their annual Hula…
Charlie Reagan memorial run honors local legend
MILAN, Tenn -- Hundreds of runners hit the streets in Milan Saturday morning to honor a local legend. The memorial run honors Charlie Reagan, who was fatally stabbed by a robber…
Sigma Gamma Rho inspires youth with annual symposium
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local group is hoping to inspire children in our community to become tomorrows leaders. "It's a great opportunity for us to bring youth around west Tennessee to…
Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for disabled 13-year-old
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leath McCrosky stopped by the studio to discuss an upcoming Spaghetti Dinner. The fundraiser is for Gracin Davidson who is battling health issues. The dinner is Tuesday, March…
Fire damages BBQ Restaurant in Decatur Co.
DECATUR CO., Tenn. -- Decatur County officials confirm a fire Friday night at Ramey's BBQ in Parsons. The call came in around 9 p.m. after a police officer on patrol noticed the…
Wrestlers and their fans came out to support local needy children
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fans cheered and bodies slammed. It was the USA Championship Wrestling event Friday at Chester County High School. "If you ever see one of our TV shows, it's…
40 participants recognized during C.I.T. graduation ceremony
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A special ceremony was held for graduates of the Crisis Intervention Team. 40 participants in the C.I.T program were recognized during graduation ceremonies Friday afternoon at the West Tennessee…
Miss Iris Teen Tennessee Pageant held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Miss Iris Teen Tennessee Pageant was held in Jackson, Friday night, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. 24 girls from across Tennessee between the ages…
Congressman Kustoff visits West Tennessee schools, talks school safety
JACKSON, Tenn. — With recent school shootings across the country, officials are making sure one doesn't happen here. "Everyone is concerned about school safety," Congressman David Kustoff said. "We're working on some legislation in congress right now to try and…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library receives STEM grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library was recently awarded a $3,500 grant emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The grant came from the Tennessee State Library and…
