Englewood Baptist Church hosts security workshop; more than 1,000 attend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church offered a free security workshop in light of the recent acts of violence in the Volunteer State and across the country. Church leaders are…
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City of Jackson helps kickoff Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Councilman Harvey Buchanan presented a donation check to the Salvation Army at City Hall, Thursday. Councilman Buchanan says this is the fifth year the city of Jackson has donated…
Madison Co. Sheriff Mehr holds 34th community meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held another of his community meetings for residents, Thursday night. The meeting was held at the fire station in Three Way in north Madison County.…
Community members raise money at Sportsman's Dinner and Auction
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison-County Sportsman Dinner and Auction kicked off Thursday night at Jackson Fairgrounds Park. The event, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited, raised money and celebrated 80 years of conservation. This year's dinner and…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. rallies around deputy diagnosed with cancer
PARIS, Tenn. — A law enforcement officer dedicated to helping others is getting a little help of his own from the community. "Everybody knows John. He just lights up a room when…
Residents in southern Decatur Co. upset after days without water
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- What happens when the water runs dry? "We're in our third day of no water in the southern end of Decatur County," resident Frank Naylor said. "I've called…
Republic Doors & Frames expands McKenzie operation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Allegion Americans announced Thursday that the company will expand its Republic Doors and Frames operation in McKenzie. The secure doors and frames manufacturer will invest $4.5…
TBI assists in death investigation of Dresden 6th grader
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- People are mourning the loss of a 12-year-old Dresden Middle School student who died Sunday from a gunshot wound. "Dresden Police Department…
Man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter appears in court
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Family members shared emotional testimony Thursday after the brutal death of a hardworking mother and wife. Her family has waited two years for the sentencing phase of…
Crews work to free truck from utility pole guy-wire in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Crews work Thursday afternoon to free a pickup truck hanging from a utility pole guy-wire. The wreck occurred around 1:15 p.m. in the 500 block of South Main Street.…
47th annual USJ Holiday Mart kicks off Thursday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Vendors set up Thursday for the 47th annual University School of Jackson Holiday Mart at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
2 taken to hospital after train vs. car crash
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a train versus car crash. The THP confirmed two people were inside the car attempting to cross the tracks as the…
Henderson Co. woman pleads guilty to 25 counts of animal cruelty
HENDERSON, COUNTY, Tenn -- A Henderson county woman charged with 25 counts of cruelty to animals pleaded guilty in court. Cindy Keen was charged last year after law enforcement received…
"Relaxin' in Jackson" viral video spreads across the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you seen the "Relaxin' in Jackson" viral video across the Hub City yet? It's already reached 140,000 views and 3,500 shares on Facebook and it continues to…
Birdsong Resort & Marina rises from the ashes with new pearl museum, jewelry showroom
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's been almost a year since WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported on a fire that burned down part of Birdsong Resort and Marina, a destination enjoyed by…
