Lane blows halftime lead against Kentucky State
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The dragons fall short to Kentucky State University. Final score 32-5.
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Thousands lined up in costume for the 10th annual Trunk or Treat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cowboys, princesses and everything in between could be seen lining the field at the ballpark in Jackson this afternoon; hoping to score their favorite Halloween treat. "I'm…
Hundreds get into Halloween spirit at annual extravaganza
JACKSON, Tenn. — Halloween is still a few days away but those in the Hub City celebrated a little early this year with a spooky tradition. It was a spooky Saturday…
Dream Center hosts boat race fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cardboard boat designers came together to test their skills and raise money for a good cause. The Dream Center's cardboard boat regatta took place at the Lift Center pool in…
Jackson residents combat litter problem
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of one neighborhood banned together Saturday to combat Jackson's litter problem. City Councilman Ernest Brooks held a neighborhood clean-up at the Woodland Hills and Oak Hill subdivisions.…
Meet the Pet of the Week: Ferris
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meet our Pet of the Week Ferris. He's a 3-month-old mix puppy. Melissa Roberts with STAT (Saving the Animals Together) says he has high energy and…
Haywood Co. teen hospitalized after being hit by car
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A teenager is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle. Authorities confirmed the young man was out for a jog when the accident happened. Landon Wilson, 18, was…
Jackson police conduct death investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm they are conducting a death investigation after officers were called Friday to a Jackson apartment complex. Investigators say officers were called to the Hermitage Apartments on Old Hickory…
Vehicle crashes, catches fire on Highway 412 near Crockett Co. line
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One vehicle has crashed on Highway 412 near the Crockett County line. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 8:25 p.m. near the Crockett County and Madison County line, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They say the vehicle caught…
Local doctor continues fight for practice after being accused of fraud
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A local doctor continues his fight to keep seeing the patients he has treated for years. Dr. Bryan Merrick…
Car reportedly flees after striking utility pole in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews with Jackson Energy Authority could be seen Friday afternoon repairing a utility pole split nearly in two. Witnesses say it happened around 3 p.m. Friday on Berry Street near Lincoln Magnet Elementary School. Jackson police say…
Jefferson Award: Jeff Wall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
Firefighters encourage heating safety as cold weather moves in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters urge people to be extra careful when heating their homes as the cold weather comes this weekend. Departments said they see more fires this time of…
Men on the Move Tour stops at Madison Academic High
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Let's call it "feel-good Friday" as one group of men came together at a Jackson-Madison County high school to give students a welcome they will never forget.…
Freed-Hardeman hosts University Scholars' Day
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is celebrating research done by students and faculty. "We want them to be encouraged to do research, gather knowledge and create change," Aarek Farmer, University Scholars' Day…
