Day one of Bemis Historical Days kicks off Friday
BEMIS, Tenn. -- The Bemis Historical Society kicked off day one of its annual Bemis Heritage Days, Friday. More than 75 people came out to the Bemis Historical Museum Friday evening…
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TDOT construction continues through weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing their improvements on the Highway 45 Bypass north and southbound from the Interstate 40 ramps to Old Hickory Boulevard. "This…
Weakley Co. drug busts net 16 grams of meth, 6 lbs of marijuana, $15K in cash
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Weakley County Sheriff's Office made two drug busts over the past two weeks. "The first was a meth case. It was based on search warrants,"…
Parents of students involved in Chester Co. bus crash attend court hearing
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parents of students involved in a 2016 Chester County school bus crash in Nashville were in court Friday. Court was filled with parents and lawyers as…
Thrift store that benefits women in recovery moves to bigger location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local rehabilitation center opened a new thrift store that helps women struggling with addiction. The Hope Store hosted a grand opening ceremony Friday at its new…
Woman pleads guilty in Chester Co. factory shooting
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman accused of shooting a co-worker last year during an argument at a factory in Henderson went before a Chester County judge Friday. Kokeeta Lake…
Police investigate crash where woman strikes tree
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement says they responded to an accident involving a silver SUV, Thursday afternoon. Witnesses say the vehicle crossed over a grass median and ended up…
'Downtown Dog Trot' brings out runners and their dogs to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Athletes and their four-legged friends, ran together for a good cause, Thursday night. It was all for the 6th annual Downtown Dog Trot 5K-Run One Mile Walk, hosted by The Lift…
Men on the Move takes over Field Day
JACKSON, Tenn.--Lincoln Elementary School students celebrate the end of the year with some special guests at their Field Day. Students in North Side High School's Gentleman's Club talked with younger…
Man accused of sexually assaulting animal in Madison Co. appears in court
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of sexually assaulting an animal at a north Madison County property appeared Thursday in court. Michael Jemison appeared Thursday in Madison County General Sessions Court,…
Young girl recovers after venomous snake bite; mother speaks out
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A nine-year-old Benton County girl is recovering after her mother says she was bitten by a poisonous snake earlier this week. Nikki Dillehay describes the frightening…
Law enforcement agencies attend Autism seminar
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "It's not a question of if an officer will encounter someone with Autism, it's a matter of when," Presenter Bart Barta said. Barta travels the country training law…
Humboldt police confirm driver in afternoon crash has died
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police confirm a woman has died after a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near a busy intersection. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had a crew on scene where the vehicle ran off the road near the 2200 block…
Local student with Down syndrome to graduate high school
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Riffle practiced for graduation Thursday at South Gibson County High School. "I am so excited for graduation because I'm a senior," Riffle said. "I did it.…
Companies expand, create hundreds of jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- More jobs are coming to Lexington. "Today we had an announcement of an existing industry that's expanding," Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said. Wilger Inc. is adding another 7,000 feet…
