Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day. Workers cut flowers at Sand’s Florist in Jackson on Monday. “Everybody is running at full speed,” Sand’s Florist owner Jerri Sue…
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South Fulton man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor after police say he tried to meet an underage female at a park after sending inappropriate messages…
Police say Humboldt shooting likely gang related
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say a Saturday night shooting that injured multiple people was likely gang related. Officers responded around 8 p.m. Saturday to a report of gunshot victims on North…
TBI: Shooting at Savannah party leaves 4 injured
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Bullets broke up a party at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Saturday in Savannah, leaving several people injured. "Everything was going good, they were playing music and everyone was…
Victim's mother shares details about Saturday night shooting in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- Police confirmed they're investigating a shooting in Humboldt, but officers are not releasing many details. After WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received many phone calls and questions from concerned…
TBI: several injured in Savannah party shooting
SAVANNAH,Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is working to determine what may have lead to multiple people being shot at a party in Savannah. According to a statement from the TBI, the shooting happened at the Hardin county fairgrounds…
Jackson Center for Independent Living hosts early Valentine's Day dinner
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Saturday donors put on their dancing shoes for a good cause this Valentine's Day weekend. With mood lighting and a special dinner, the Jackson Center for Independent Living hosted an…
NAACP host founders day celebration
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson Madison County branch chapter of the NAACP celebrated those who fought for equality and freedom during a founders day program. Founded in 1909, the national organization has…
WRAP supports 'One Billion Rising' national campaign
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Women's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, better known as WRAP, hosted a flash mob in support of a national campaign aimed at stopping violence against women. Many…
Yorkville community raises money for cemetery
YORKVILLE, Tenn. -- The Yorkville community came together to raise money the southern way, with a fish fry Saturday. For a small donation folks could eat all the fried fish and…
UPDATE: TBI identifies victim found in deadly Henderson Co. mobile home fire
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the victim of a suspected murder and arson as William Jack Ferguson. A man charged with murder and arson after a recent fire admitted to shooting the victim and cutting…
Humboldt police investigate shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.— Police confirm they are investigating a Saturday night shooting in Humboldt. The assistant police chief tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News two people have been hurt and are being treated for not life threatening injuries. Few other details are being…
Congressman Kustoff speaks at annual Republican Reagan Day Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn -- A party coming together. Friday, the Madison County Republican Party came together for an event laced in history. "This is our annual fundraiser. We call it our Reagan Day…
Leadership Jackson Alumni Assn. taking applications for high school senior scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association is requesting applications for the annual scholarship offered to high school seniors attending college in the fall of 2017. The scholarship will be funded through…
Lincoln Elementary names its recipient for 'Teacher of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Lincoln Elementary students and teachers gathered Friday to honor one of their own. Steve Webster was honored with Lincoln Elementary's Teacher of the Year Award. He has been…
