TVA conducts health safety check at Beech Dam
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- If you happen to see unusual activity going on at Beech Dam in Lexington, TVA says not to be alarmed. They say they are conducting what…
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Ripley police officer charged with paying for sex while on duty
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Ripley police officer is facing charges after a TBI investigation. Donald Bonds, 49, a lieutenant with the Ripley Police Department, was indicted Monday on four counts of official misconduct…
Longtime anchor Keli McAlister announces upcoming departure from WBBJ
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Longtime WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Keli McAlister shared a message with our viewers Friday evening about her decision to leave the station. "Never could I have imagined how…
2 charged after downtown drug raid
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators made two arrests following a raid at a local business. Authorities said they found several kinds of drugs inside, including crack cocaine. …
Heaven's Cradle Twilight Run to benefit local families
JACKSON, Tenn. --Run a 5K to benefit local families. On Thursday, June 8, Heaven's Cradle will host the Twilight Run and Downtown Rendezvous. Events kick off at 5:00 p.m. at The Amp in downtown Jackson. The 5K and 1-mile races…
Highway 70 Yard Sale kicks off later this week
JACKSON, Tenn. --Calling all bargain hunters! Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10, The 14th Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale will run here in west Tennessee. Treasure hunters, collectors, and flea market lovers will gather for the sale, which runs…
American Job Center in Jackson to host hiring event today
JACKSON, Tenn. --If you're searching for a new career, this event is for you. The Tennessee American Job Center in Jackson will host a hiring event Monday, June 5 at the center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. That'll run…
Local young ladies grace the aisles for the Little Miss Hub City Scholarship Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sixteen local ladies dressed up to compete in the Little Miss Hub City Scholarship Pageant Sunday afternoon at the Historic First Baptist Church in Downtown Jackson. "The…
Bolivar's Christmas in June benefits historic homes
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Christmas might still be six months away, but the holiday came a little early this year for folks in Bolivar. A local group is using the holiday to…
Star Wars night sets attendance record
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Our Jackson Generals are down the road in Chattanooga, but lets acknowledge the amazing fans who continue to support the team. For Star Wars night Saturday, more than 6,200 folks…
UPDATE: Madison co. sheriff's office finds escaped trusty
JACKSON, Tenn — Police have caught an escaped trusty who's been on the run for the past two days. The Madison County Sheriff’s office said Christopher Douglas Somerville, 41, was found at…
Hundreds watch wrestling royalty battle inside the ring
JACKSON, Tenn -- Hundreds of west Tennesseans gathered inside the Oman arena to see wrestling royalty, WWE Hall of Famers hit the mat. These are names familiar to anyone in west Tennessee…
Madison Academic celebrates reunion for Jackson High School Alumni
JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson High School classmates take a trip down memory lane with an all class reunion. The event was held at Madison Academic, which used to be Jackson High…
Rural King chemical spill causes evacuation at nearby movie theater
MARTIN, Tenn. — The Rural King parking lot in Martin might look calm now, but Friday night, it was flooded with emergency vehicles. "We've had things like this, but nothing to this caliber…
Runners show off their colors for the Therapy and Learning Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The streets were filled with color Saturday afternoon as people of all ages came together for the Therapy and Learning Center's biggest fundraiser of the year. "Well, as…
