MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The county Budget Committee met Wednesday to finalize the budget for this fiscal year. After 25 years with no tax increase, the committee reluctantly voted in favor of a 30-cent property tax increase. The 30-cent hike…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two of the three suspects accused in a shooting last October that left one man dead and a woman injured appeared Wednesday in court via video uplink. Lillo Harrell,…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Braxton Edwards appeared Wednesday before a Gibson County judge, not in person but via Skype. Edwards, 21, is charged with murder in the 2016 death of 5-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth. "Mr. Edwards, you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Gary Pickens' last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every morning this week we will take a moment to share some of our favorite…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our local baseball team has a big day planned for departing WBBJ forecaster Gary Pickens. The Jackson Generals will host Gary Pickens Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 29, at the Ballpark at Jackson. Gary will be there for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews have spent a good portion of the day cleaning up after an early Wednesday morning crash involving two big trucks on Interstate 40. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 4:45 a.m. near exit 80…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A shooting in Alamo leaves one man injured and lands two in jail on attempted murder charges. Alamo police say it happened Tuesday evening on Cypress Road. Investigators say a man shot into a car 10 times,…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Tip on a tasty drink and help local animals, all at the same time. Saturday, July 15, the Jackson-Madison County Humane Society will host its 19th Annual Whine and Dine. That'll run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Take a dive into African culture at a fundraiser for a local ministry. Saturday, July 15, Motema Ministries will host its 8th Annual "Taste of the Congo." That'll start at 6:00 p.m. at West Jackson Baptist Church. At…
MICHIE, Tenn. --Celebrate local businesses, artists, and farmers at an upcoming festival. Saturday, July 15, head to Crazy K Ranch in Michie for 731 Fest. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This first-ever 731 Fest is designed to…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. --Chow down with some of America's bravest at an upcoming breakfast. Saturday, July 15, VFW Post 4939 in McKenzie will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast. That'll run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the post on Cherrywood Avenue.…
JACKSON, Tenn -- Now that the city council has made a change to the sales tax agreement plan the county and school board will have to vote again on approving that…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-Huntingdon's mayor and town council recognized two local girls softball teams at the town council meeting, Tuesday night. The Huntingdon 6 and under softball all-stars competed in the West Tennessee…
ALAMO, Tenn.-Law enforcement agents are investigating an early evening shooting that left a man injured and a suspect on the run. According to the Alamo Police Department, the shooting took place at…
ALAMO, Tenn.-The Alamo City Board met Tuesday night to discuss several issues on their agenda. Leaders agreed to an across the board pay raise for all city employees. There will be…
