Chamber and local studio create a Jackson anthem
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson now has an anthem, put together by local vocalists and musicians from right here in the Hub City. "Jackson has a lot of music history, and…
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Repairs begin after heavy storms cause major damage
DYERSBURG, Tenn -- After heavy storms caused damage across west Tennessee many are just starting the process of cleanup and repairs. The storms have ended, but clean up has just…
Dyersburg church begins to rebuild after devastating storms
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Days after storms ripped through West Tennessee, one Dyersburg church is still assessing the damage, and working to rebuild. Two days after winds that capped more than…
Parents of students in Nashville bus crash meet to hear next steps
CHESTER, Tenn -- Chester County parents came together to hear the next steps following last year's school bus crash in Nashville. "We wanted to make sure they were aware of…
City leaders say Milan residents putting community storm shelter to use
MILAN, Tenn.-Milan city leaders are touting the success of the town's storm shelter. Fire Chief Steven Dillard said it was open to the community during Wednesday morning's dangerous storms. He told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News more than 30 people took…
Local wrestling company carries on family passion
This is part 2 of a story on Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation, based in Trenton. See part 1 here. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Tim White was forced from the ring 14 years…
Man sentenced to life in deadly 2014 home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two mothers sat three rows apart Thursday in a Madison County courtroom. One, Carolyn Wade, is the mother of defendant Johnny Wade. The other, Chermaine Owens-Shivers, the mother…
Local duo takes top prize in CBS show 'Hunted'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The exciting season finale of the popular CBS show "Hunted" played out Wednesday night, and a local business owner and his friend took home the top prize. [caption id="attachment_201605" align="alignleft"…
'First Ladies Luncheon' raises money for United Way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Women's Leadership Council hosted its forth annual "First Ladies Luncheon" fundraiser Thursday for the United Way of West Tennessee. The event serves as United Way's largest fundraising event.…
Murder trial delayed for man charged in death of elderly woman
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A murder trial in the 2011 shooting death of an elderly woman is delayed. Thursday was day three in the trial of 31-year-old Daniel Parker. He is charged in…
Chief U.S. district judge to assume senior status
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chief U.S. District Judge over West Tennessee Daniel Breen will soon assume senior status, stepping back from some duties. Judge Breen was nominated by President George W. Bush and sworn in…
Jackson Fire Dept. captain retires after 28 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday marked the last day on the job for Jackson Fire Department Capt. Derek Anderson. Anderson turned in his gear Thursday morning…
Traffic stop leads to gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic stop by Jackson police leads to more than just a ticket. Court documents show Tyler Wilson was arrested Wednesday on Old Oak Circle after officers found several grams of marijuana and…
Graceland opens $45 million 'Elvis Presley's Memphis' complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The home of the King of Rock and Roll has a new multi-million dollar expansion that opened its gates to fans Thursday morning. Step back in time with Elvis Presley's Memphis, a brand new entertainment complex delving deeper into…
Man charged with indecent exposure at 3 Jackson businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local business owners recall encounters spanning nine months that have landed an elderly man in jail on numerous counts of indecent exposure. …
