How to avoid getting sick: Doctors talk about brutal flu season
JACKSON, Tenn. — Most of us know someone who has it, and no one wants to be next. Dr. Peter Gardner with Physicians Quality Care sees people coming in with the…
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Delta Dental donates to statewide program to help children read
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Delta Dental made a major donation Thursday, aiming to help children read at a young age. Delta Dental of Tennessee is partnering with the Governor's Books from Birth…
Humboldt mayor delivers annual State of the City address
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A large crowd gathered Thursday to hear Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes address the city he loves. "It's actually double this year, so we are thrilled, and I…
Tennessee Sheriffs' Association issues warning about scam calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department has asked us to pass along a warning from the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association about scam phone calls. The association is getting reports from its members of scam calls claiming to represent the…
American Heart Association kicks off 2018 with 'West TN at Heart Breakfast'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I don't think without the research they've done that I would be alive today," Bill Forsythe, a survivor of cardiovascular disease, said. The American Heart Association kicked off…
Make sure to prepare before more winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn.--With temperatures being a little bit higher in the last few days, it is easy to forget West Tennessee is still in the middle of winter. It is important for West…
TWRA seeks public input for 2018-19 hunting season
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking for public input for the 2018-19 hunting season. This is an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to share ideas on what kinds…
JMC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its Class of 2018. The class will be formally inducted and recognized at the 33rd Annual Hall of…
TWRA says it's prime time for bald eagle watching
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says around 10 bald eagles call Hardin County home. But they say around this time of year, you can spot up to…
Carroll Co. mom accused of leaving 2-year-old home alone for 24 hours
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A mother of two is set to appear before a judge Thursday in Carroll County after police say she left her 2-year-old child home alone for 24 hours. "We've…
Hip-hop superstar Nelly to perform at Ballpark at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Multi-platinum hip-hop superstar Nelly will perform in April at the Ballpark at Jackson along with special guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Juvenile. The concert is scheduled for April 27, according to…
2 charged after Milan shooting leads to police chase
MILAN, Tenn. -- Quantavious Smith, 18, and Desmond Stewart, 20, are behind bars after police say they shot at a man Tuesday afternoon, which led to a police chase. The…
Teen charged in officer-involved shooting sent to adult court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old charged in connection with a December home invasion and officer-involved shooting will be transferred to Madison County Circuit Court after a hearing Wednesday. Devonta Kevon Curry…
Police presence in east Jackson late Tuesday evening
JACKSON, Tenn.-A police presence in east Jackson late Tuesday evening with officers on the scene at Peabody and First Streets. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News found out about this story thanks to a…
Police identify 2 students killed in deadly Kentucky high school shooting
BENTON, Ky. -- Police have identified two teenagers who were killed Tuesday in a school shooting in rural Kentucky. The suspect was taken into custody. The shooting happened in the town of Benton, which is about two and half hours…
