Woman hopes to find closure about mother missing for decades
McKENZIE, Tenn. — It's the time of year where Mother's Day gifts and cards line store aisles. But while most people are preparing to celebrate their moms, one woman…
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Doris 'Cousin Tuny' Freeman Garden of Peace dedicated in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Yes siree bobolinko" was a saying often heard by mother, media personality and community activist Doris Freeman, more widely known as "Cousin Tuny." "She was…
Thousands line streets for 80th Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- High school bands, festival royalty and crowds of West Tennesseans made their way Friday to Main Street for the 80th annual Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade. Fans young and old have their favorite part about this tradition. "All…
Local businesses offer hope for last-minute Mother's Day shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mother's Day is Sunday. If you haven't purchased a gift yet, local business owners say there is still time to pick one up. Workers cut flowers Friday at J. Kent Freeman Floral Design and Gift Company. Workers…
Madison Co. Relay for Life kicks off in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In spite of the rain, hundreds flooded downtown Jackson in a show of strength to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. "I came down in the…
BREAKING: 12 charged in undercover prostitution sting in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A dozen men face prostitution-related charges after an undercover investigation in Dyersburg. The two-day operation, called "Operation Someone Like Me," took place this week and focused on…
Councilman Conger holds town hall meeting, discusses sanitation, trash pickup concerns
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson city councilman Scott Conger hosted a town hall Thursday night to address sanitation and trash pick up concerns. The councilman said this comes after receiving several complaints about trash and garbage not being picked up on time. At…
Downtown Dogs group holds 5th annual 'Dog Trot' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.-The fifth annual Downtown Dogs 'Dog Trot' fundraising run was held Thursday night in downtown Jackson. The 5K throughout the downtown area raises money for the Downtown Dogs group which focuses on rescuing dogs, who may be seen as…
Principal stays the night at school after students reach Relay for Life goal
JACKSON, Tenn.-We can guarantee you who will be the first one to school Friday morning at Thelma Barker Elementary in north Jackson... the principal! Principal Ryan Kirkbride is spending the night, at the school. It was the deal he made…
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,…
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…
