Driver hits utility pole in Milan, temporarily knocks out power
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police in Milan say a woman walked away unhurt after driving into a telephone pole Tuesday afternoon. Police say the driver of a BMW was getting a drink of…
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Man airlifted after grease fire at Madison Co. home
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is taken by medical helicopter after fire erupts Tuesday at a home in west Madison County. Madison County firefighters were called to the home on Neely Station Road just after noon after a reported grease fire.…
'Click It or Ticket' campaign underway across West Tennessee
MILAN, Tenn. -- A national seat belt enforcement and awareness campaign is officially underway, just in time for one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. As many people prepare for summer road trips and vacations, it's important to…
UPDATE: Crockett Co. deputies capture suspect wanted in Jackson
UPDATE -- Crockett County deputies have captured a man wanted out of Jackson on shoplifting and felony evading charges, according to Sheriff Troy Klyce. Hear from the sheriff this evening on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Jackson police confirm this is…
Jackson police investigate officer-involved shooting; no injuries reported
UPDATE -- Jackson police confirm the suspect has been captured in Crockett County. They say at this time their investigation has found that no one was injured and no property was…
Memorial Day canoe float hits the water this weekend
BOLIVAR, Tenn. --Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, May 27, hit the river in a Memorial Day Canoe Float. Meet at the Hatchie River Park in Bolivar. It costs $20 per canoe. All kids 14…
Live music, barbecue to be featured at Exit 56 Blues Fest
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --If you enjoy tasty food, live music, and antique cars, this event is just for you. Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, head down to Brownsville for the 7th Annual Exit 56 Blues Fest. The festival runs…
Community prayer meeting to be held at North Side High School
JACKSON, Tenn. --Come together with members of our community for a time of prayer and fellowship. For the second year in a row, Campbell Street Church of Christ will host weekly community prayer meetings. Those will run from 6:00 p.m.…
18-year-old drowns at Pickwick Landing State Park
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fun day at the lake turns to tragedy. "It was right at 2 p.m. when we received the 911 call about a possible drowning at Pickwick Lake,"…
Push to have one of Gibson Co's. oldest schools placed on state historic registry
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-An effort is underway to have one of the area's oldest schools placed on the Tennessee's Registry of Historic Places. Former students from the Mount Zion School met…
TWRA reminds boaters to be safe this Memorial Day weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many West Tennesseans are counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend — in particular, boaters looking forward to getting back on the water. "We're not out…
State Rep. Johnny Shaw talks effects of Improve Act
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A statewide plan to cut food taxes while updating roads and streets will take effect this July. State Rep. Johnny Shaw spoke about how the act will affect…
County leaders meet with prospective jail construction companies
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders came together Monday, meeting with construction companies hoping to build the proposed new jail. We spoke with County Mayor Jimmy Harris, who told us three companies came in Monday, one of which will be…
Local EMS win 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the Hub City's "Battle of the Badges" blood drive comes to an end, a new winner claims victory. According to Lifeline Blood Services, members of the local medical…
Going on vacation? Local agencies offer extra home patrols
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As people head out of town for Memorial Day, local law enforcement take steps to keep your property safe. Sheriff's deputies can come by and check on your…
