Early voting begins in Selmer; mayoral candidates speak out
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's a big day in Selmer as the polls for early voting opened Wednesday morning. The big-ticket item is the mayoral race. Other open positions include…
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Woman's Clinic, American Cancer Society make strides for Breast Cancer Awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Breast cancer currently affects one in eight females," Brad Adkins, a physician with the Woman's Clinic, said. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This Saturday the American Cancer…
Distracted driving is main cause of teen crashes, study says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, according to AAA. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety…
JSCC & Middle Tennessee State University continue partnership
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University have signed to continue their partnership. The signing took place Wednesday at the Jackson Country Club where MTSU…
UPDATE: Jackson officer treated, released after accidental shooting
UPDATE: The firearms instructor who was accidentally shot Wednesday afternoon has been treated and released, according to the police department. Original Story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police officer…
US Marshals seek McNairy Co. fugitive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals are searching for a man they say should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Patrick Dillon Butler, 24, is wanted…
Early voting begins in Selmer
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The polls for early voting opened Wednesday morning in Selmer. The big-ticket item is the mayoral race. Other open positions include two four-year alderman positions and one two-year alderman position. Both candidates for mayor, newcomer Nicky…
Decatur Co. deputy suspended without pay
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A sheriff's deputy in Decatur County faces sexual battery charges and has been suspended without pay, according to the sheriff. According to Sheriff Keith Byrd, a female living in Decatur County filed a complaint about the…
Country music superstar hosts 9th annual 'Hitmakers and Harleys'
JACKSON, Tenn -- A special night in the Hub City as a well-known country music star hosted the 9th annual "Hitmakers and Harleys". Country music star, Darryl Worley, joined by other…
JMC Education Vision Committee talks funding, long-range plans
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County Education Vision Committee talks funding and long range planning in a meeting held Thursday afternoon. Superintendent Eric Jones presented a 10 year capital proposal to board members and…
"This One's For The Girls" event promotes breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn--A tenth annual event just for women kicked off to promote breast cancer awareness Tuesday night. Women of all ages gathered at the "This One's For The Girls" event from…
Former President George W. Bush visits Jackson for Union University Scholarship Banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, is in Jackson Tuesday night. President Bush visited Union University's 20th annual Scholarship Banquet. Held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, the event celebrates 20 years of generous…
WBBJ Exclusive: JMC school bus drivers speak out; say some buses are overcrowded
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After our initial report on bus overcrowding, several school bus drivers with the Jackson-Madison County School System reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. To help protect…
Dyersburg police issue warning after card skimmer found on gas pump
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Police are warning Dyersburg residents to check their bank accounts and credit card statements after a credit card skimmer was found at a local gas station. Investigators say the…
Liberty Tech senior honored with Exchange Club's ACE award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club has announced a winner for their "Accepting the Challenge of Excellence" award. The award, also known as A.C.E., recognizes Madison County high school seniors who…
