Officers fire shots at elderly man accused of having gun
LEXINGTON , Tenn. -- Yellow crime tape and police cars surround a home in Lexington after officers received a call for help. "Our officers were dispatched to 37 Teakwood Drive here…
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JMC School board considers options regarding the future of K-8 school in the district
JACKSON, Tenn.-Ahead of Thursday night's Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting, the chairman talked about the future of a K-8 school in the district. Bob Alvey said a K-8 school is necessary…
Unique Easter egg hunt brings out hundreds as eggs are dropped from high above
PINSON, Tenn.-A different type of Easter egg hunt was hosted by a church in Pinson Wednesday afternoon. Instead of hiding eggs, they were delivered from above. 3,000 eggs were dropped off…
U.S. Rep. David Kustoff visits constituents of 8th Congressional District
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff takes time away from Washington to visit his district here in West Tennessee. The congressman sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News late Wednesday afternoon…
Ammonia leak in Martin fixed
MARTIN, Tenn -- Martin Fire Department confirms a small ammonia leak was found in the area of 330 Nash Street in Martin, Tennessee. Officials say the leak has been fixed. Residents have reported an odor in the area. Officials are…
Memorial service honors 5 family members killed in Henry Co. fire
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wednesday was a somber day in Henry County as a community said goodbye to five members of the Pollack family, killed last week when their home…
Madison Co. commissioners meet to talk investment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Madison County Commission's Financial Management Committee met Wednesday morning to learn the best ways to invest a proposed $60 million to get the best…
Rural broadband bill to go to Gov. Haslam's desk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's now up to Gov. Bill Haslam to sign a bill passed late Tuesday by the Legislature to create better access to broadband services. The Broadband Accessibility Act is designed to…
Local church holds midday Holy Week service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As West Tennesseans prepare for Easter Sunday, congregants at a local church held an event Wednesday in celebration of Holy Week. Throughout the week, various churches across the area are…
School leaders invite public to review proposed new textbooks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Instructional leaders of the Jackson-Madison County School System are asking the public to take a look at proposed new textbooks for the district. The adoption process for career…
Experts offer tips on last-minute tax filing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tax service centers are keeping their doors open later this time of year, ready for customers to file their 2016 income tax. Vickie McMann at Jackson…
Cub Scout Adventure Camp will be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Boy Scouts of America will host a Cub Scout Adventure Camp this summer in Jackson. Summer Adventure Camp for Boys will be held June 12-16 at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 119 Oil Well Road, according to…
Anti-bullying concert makes stop in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of local kids learned a valuable lesson Wednesday in a unique way. "It's very important to have events like this here at the school so we actually…
Police: Woman charged with public intoxication after walking into 45 Bypass traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged a woman with public intoxication after they say an officer saw her walking in traffic and nearly being hit by a vehicle. …
Police ask for help to ID man in Ulta Beauty thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to find a man they say stole over $1,000 in cologne from a beauty supply store. The thefts took place on March…
