Alleged animal cruelty case in Union City 'one of worst' rescuers have seen
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City Department of Animal Control employee Amanda Hayslett said this past weekend's animal rescue in Obion County was one of the worst cases her…
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Kids look forward to starting back to school this week
PARIS, Tenn. -- Students are gearing up as back-to-school time approaches in West Tennessee. With the first day of school being Aug. 4, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News asked some…
Lane College to be featured on nationally syndicated radio show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College will be featured on a popular morning radio show that broadcasts across the country. The Tom Joyner Foundation will feature Lane College as its…
Bemis Mill demolition continues
BEMIS, Tenn. -- "It makes me sad to see it like this," James Wilson, a longtime Bemis resident, said. "I'm glad they're eventually going to get it cleaned up, hopefully." Bemis…
'Our Jackson Home' hosts annual '731 Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What better day to celebrate Jackson than July 31 — better known as 731 Day. This is the second year for Our Jackson Home, a blog and journal about stories happening in…
Man charged with assaulting Jackson police officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on accusations of hitting a police officer. Destion Rogers, 26, faces counts of assault…
Man charged with throwing drugs from motel balcony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was arrested over the weekend at a Jackson motel on accusations of having drugs in his room. Jarmal Delk was charged…
Man charged with assaulting 9-year-old boy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Monday in Jackson City Court charged with hitting a young boy. Brian Overton, 45, was arraigned on one count…
Brownsville police investigate deadly weekend shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a man's death as a homicide after he was found dead early Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. Investigators say they found Jeffery Pickens, 45, unconscious on the steps of a residence in the…
McKenzie shooting victim suffers gunshot wounds to face
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- An early Sunday morning shooting leaves a man in critical condition with gunshot wounds to his face. Bryan Michael Townes, 31, was airlifted to Nashville where he was admitted in critical condition after the early morning shooting,…
Milan Police to host back-to-school parties
MILAN, Tenn. --A local police department throws a back to school bash for kids. Tuesday, August 1, Milan Police will host parties across the city at Marshall Gardens, the YMCA, The First Assembly of God, and Polk Enrichment Center. Those…
Local library to host dialogue writing workshop
BOLIVAR, Tenn.--Brush up on your writing skills at an upcoming workshop. Tuesday, August 1, the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library will host the session, featuring Author Jen Castro. That'll run from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The library says the class will focus…
Union University to celebrate opening of new school
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local university opens a new facility, and you're invited to the celebration. Union University will host a ceremony for its new school for non-traditional students Tuesday, August 1 at 9:30 a.m. on Emporium Drive in Jackson. The…
Our Jackson Home hosts 731 Day
JACKSON, Tenn. --Celebrate living in the heart of West Tennessee on 731 Day! Festivites planned for Monday, July 31 are sponsored by Our Jackson Home. They feature a pop-up shop at the ComeUnity Cafe from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,…
Road closures enforced for Bemis Mill cooling tower demolition
JACKSON, Tenn.--Crews begin demolition of the cooling towers at the Old Bemis Mill. Road closures due to the demolition may affect your commute to work on Monday. Here's a list of the closures that begin at 6:00 a.m.: two-lanes: A…
