Student scholars across West Tennessee honored for academic success
JACKSON, Tenn -- This time of year is very important for high school seniors, as many of them are not only looking forward to graduation, but deciding…
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Officials respond to church fire in Parsons
PARSONS, Tenn -- Emergency crews in Parsons confirmed their working to extinguish a fire at Bear Creek Baptist Church. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was told by first responders on scene…
Car washes see triple the amount of customers after winter storm
JACKSON, Tenn. — Salt and sand used to treat the streets turned into soap and shine as the grime washed off hundreds of cars over the weekend. The snow and…
Representative Kustoff requests his pay be withheld during government shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. Congress requesting that his salary be withheld during the government shutdown. “If our troops don’t…
Parade honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn -- The streets in Bolivar were packed Saturday as many came together for an annual parade, honoring a civil rights hero. Hardeman county churches, law enforcement, and other organizations…
'Bid and Boogie' fundraising event helps local high school
JACKSON, Tenn -- Guests filled their glasses and took to the dance floor Saturday evening at the Star Center in support of a local high school. 'Bid and Boogie' is a…
MCSO deputy arrested, suspended with pay
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr confirmed a deputy has been arrested. Deputy Shane Paar is allegedly accused of simple domestic assault, involving his son. The incident occurred…
Guests spend a night under palm trees in support of the Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With all this news about frozen pipes and dangerous winter weather covered roads, it was a welcomed change for many guests Saturday night who had the opportunity to lounge under…
Shooting near college sends 2 to hospital in critical condition
JACKSON, Tenn. — Two young men are in critical condition after police say shots broke out near Lane College late Friday night. "It's very scary, since our school is right there,"…
Winter conditions take a toll on vehicles across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Unsurprisingly, experts say the recent snow and ice covered roads have been a strain on vehicles this past week. "This came to us today actually. This…
Late afternoon house fire causes minimal damage to house
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn.--The Friendship Fire Department said they responded to a kitchen fire on Blue Bird Road around 5:30 p.m., Friday. Chief Casey Burnett of the Friendship Fire Department said the fire…
Man claims he dumped his wife in Tennessee River; investigators search for body
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A couple's trip to Memphis ends in mystery. An Ohio man told investigators his wife died on the way to the Bluff City and claims on…
Two men in critical condition after east Jackson shooting; Suspect still on the run
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At 8:40 p.m. Friday night, Jackson Police got a call of a shooting at the 700 block of North Hays Avenue, south of Lane College. Jackson Police say two…
Conditions in Union City have improved after snow and ice
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- From snow and ice to below freezing temperatures, West Tennessee is in for another change, this time with warmer temperatures on the way. Many people have…
West Tennessee schools prepare for students' return
MILAN, Tenn. -- The winter weather caused schools in West Tennessee to close for a week. Jonathan Criswell is the Director of Schools for the Milan Special School District and says…
