Students get to dunk teachers, director at annual event
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Thursday was a warm day so it was a great day to take a dip... or a dunk. For the second year, directors of the 21st Century Extended Learning Program,…
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Woman charged with felony reckless endangerment during Congressman Kustoff visit
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-- A special visit from Congressman David Kustoff. "This week I have been on a farm tour visiting farms and agriculture all across the 8th Congressional District," U.S. Representative Kustoff…
Truck overturns hauling trailer full of milk in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-There was no reason to cry over spilled milk in Huntingdon, Thursday morning, after inmates were brought in to help save the truck full of milk. Police said this semi ran off…
Police search for woman, accused of using stolen debit card
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are asking for help finding a woman they said stole an elderly woman's debit card as she shopped for groceries and racked up more than $800 in charges. Officers believe…
Preliminary hearing held for woman accused in downtown Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The woman accused of killing Betsy Raines inside of a downtown law firm in April was set to appear in court Thursday afternoon for a preliminary hearing. However, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was told 60-year-old Shurnue Bratton refused to…
Congressman Kustoff addresses hot topics in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Lions and Rotary clubs along with the Chamber of Commerce held lunch and conversation Thursday afternoon with Congressman David Kustoff. "It's a great district, and it's…
Tool helps consumers track scams online
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Twenty-five million Americans are falling victim to scams each year, whether by phone or online. The Better Business Bureau said there's a way to track fraud across the…
Red Cross honors local heroes at annual luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local chapter of the American Red Cross on Thursday honored some of our West Tennessee heroes. State Sen. Kerry Roberts spoke at the annual Heroes Luncheon at Union…
'Little Free Library' for children opens in Liberty Garden Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians gathered Thursday morning for the dedication of the city's newest library. It's called the Little Free Library and is located in the Children's Garden at Liberty Garden Park…
'Battle of the Badges' blood drive is going strong
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an update as the third day of the local "Battle of the Badges" comes to an end, last year's champ is leading the way. So far, the…
Victim transported after being struck by vehicle in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One person was transported Thursday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle in east Jackson. Authorities responded Thursday afternoon to a call for help along Lane Avenue. Jackson police confirm a…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital to hire hundreds as rural hospitals dwindle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital said it needs to hire more than 200 nurses to meet patient demand. The hospital said it started seeing more patients when several rural…
Suspicious package leads to marijuana edible bust at Martin apartment
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Police say a tip about a suspicious package delivery led to a drug bust at a Martin apartment. Dennis Polythress, 20,…
Strawberry Festival's Junior Floats Parade attracts thousands
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Thousands made their way to downtown Humboldt Thursday morning for a one-of-a-kind tradition. It's that time of year again, when Main Street shuts down, sidewalks are taped…
Obion Co. woman charged with chasing U.S. Rep. David Kustoff
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing a felony charge after deputies say she chased a vehicle occupied by U.S. Rep. David Kustoff. …
