Dove release held in memory of Brownsville homicide victim
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of Kentavious Wilson, a 19-year-old who was shot and killed earlier this month, remembered him today with a dove release. The dove release was held at…
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'Queen of Blues' laid to rest in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blues icon and Jackson resident was laid to rest Monday. People packed Englewood Baptist Church for a homegoing service honoring the 'Queen of Blues' Denise Lasalle.…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. warns public about phone scam
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is warning the public about what they call a phone scam asking for donations in their name. Many residents are getting phone calls soliciting donations for the fire department, according to…
Jackson police investigate weekend armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Sunday at a Jackson home. Police say two masked gunmen robbed a couple inside their home in the 400 block…
Closings, cancellations & delays for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018
School closings for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018
Icy roads continue to affect drivers across West Tennessee
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- This week's winter weather fell from the sky two days ago, but officials say, it looks like it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Driving through the streets…
Sled riders hit the hills during wintry weather
JACKSON, Tenn -- A group of west Tennesseans were out taking advantage of the slick environment Sunday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News ran into a group of people sledding down snow and…
Denise LaSalle funeral arrangements, memorial moved to new location
JACKSON, Tenn -- The visitation and memorial services for blues legend Denise LaSalle, originally scheduled for Saturday, have been rescheduled for Monday due to inclement weather. Visitation will now be Monday, January 15th from…
Man wanted on multiple charges captured in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn -- McNairy County Sheriff's deputies have captured a man wanted on multiple charges. Allen Owen, 31, was taken into custody on outstanding warrants Sunday morning. The sheriff's department received…
House fire kills family of 4 in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials are investigating a house fire that claimed the lives of a family of four. "It just stuns you, I mean there's not really words for something…
Residents support white winter gala charity event
McKENZIE, Tenn -- It was the perfect atmosphere for the White Winter Gala in McKenzie Saturday evening. It's a charity event for LeBonheur Children's hospital, held in honor of the opening…
Badges to bow ties; Law Enforcement Ball supports Crime Stoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officials took off their badges and put on their bow ties Saturday night for the Law Enforcement Ball. "The main reason here is to bring the…
Snow, ice leaves treacherous road conditions throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — The winter storm may be behind us, but roadways are still in treacherous conditions. As soon as the wintry mix started to fall, Tennessee Department of Transportation workers hit…
Multi-car pile up shuts down interstate during winter storm
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was on I-40 Friday afternoon in Henderson County at an accident that Tennessee highway patrol says led to a 25 to 30 car pile…
Fans come out for first night of Championship Bull Riding Classic
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The winter weather did not stop die hard bull riding fans from across West Tennessee to come out Friday night to Oman Arena. It was opening night for the annual …
