TBI investigates officer involved shooting at New Year's Eve party
NEWBERN, Tenn. — Two local police officers and one person are recovering at a hospital in Memphis following a shooting at a Dyer County night club. A rocky start to the new…
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Paris police officer, THP trooper injured in Henry Co. crash
PARIS, Tenn. -- An officer with the Paris Police Department and a state trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol were injured during a crash Sunday night in Henry County, according to the Paris Police Department. Paris police said the crash…
TBI: 2 police officers, 1 civilian injured in Dyer County shooting
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Three people, including two police officers, were injured in a shooting Monday morning in Dyer County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Agents said the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Monday at Douglas Cafe aka Betty's…
West Tennesseans brave the cold New Year's Eve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Standing outside in East Jackson Sunday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Amanda Gerry heard a lot of this... "I'm cold," said Alexis Watts. "I am freezing. My toes are numb," Janie Kelley said. Casey Running is in…
Local group celebrates last day of Kwanzaa in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kwanzaa began last Tuesday, but a local group invited the community out to celebrate Sunday. The celebration was dedicated to the heritage and culture of the Kwanzaa tradition. The program…
Salvation Army gears up to help those in need in 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. — The holiday season and 2017 are coming to a close, but those with the Salvation Army are busier than ever. It's been a year chocked-full of giving for…
5th annual Hub Classic wraps up with championship games
JACKSON, Tenn -- A three day basketball tournament has brought out players from across West Tennessee, competing for a championship title. You may have heard this one "you miss 100 percent of the…
People prepare for the New Year's Eve celebration purchasing fireworks
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- We're just one day away from saying goodbye to 2017. Some people may be celebrating by sparking fireworks, but local business owners said the colder it is the less they sell.…
Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating police chase
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to 7 Eyewitness News Tipsters we were alerted to a police chase through the Hub City earlier Saturday. Here's what we know. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the…
Tennessee Highway Patrol responds to vehicle in ditch
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Investigators are trying to figure out how a car went into a ditch in Lexington. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, they responded to a report of a car going…
Fallen hero laid to rest by community members
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — A community comes together to lay a hero down to rest, but not many actually knew the patriot. "To a veteran and people who love this country, it's like…
100 Black Men of West TN host 25th annual scholarship gala
JACKSON, Tenn -- Men from all walks of life band together Friday night for the 25th annual '100 Black Men of West Tennessee Gala'. The event is a fundraiser for the…
FULL STORY: Juvenile faces multiple charges in connection to home invasion, shooting
JACKSON, Tenn -- A juvenile will face charges following a home invasion and officer-involved shooting. Jackson Police confirm officers spotted a stolen vehicle Thursday night, which they say was taken during…
Woman details Wednesday home invasion that led to officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Neighbors are on high alert after police say a woman and her family members were held at gunpoint inside their home on Manor Drive, Wednesday night. "Quiet street nothing…
Jason's Deli reveals possible data breach, spokesperson says area locations not believed to be affected
BEAUMONT, Tx.-- A data breach at Jason's Deli could have affected customer's credit card information across the country, but according to company leaders with the local franchise, there is no indication…
