Dead body found inside abandoned Brownsville home
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police are investigating a dead body found inside an abandoned home. The deserted home is in the 500 block of North Bradford Street. "Upon arrival,…
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Sheriff's office asks public for info in deadly Jackson crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office is asking the public to help in their ongoing investigation of a deadly traffic accident. A woman was killed in the crash that occurred March 27 on Browns Church Road in Jackson, according to…
Local experts spread awareness for World Autism Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was World Autism Awareness Day, so WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News went to the Learning and Therapy Center of Jackson to learn more about a disorder that is part of…
Henry Co. schools closed - 4/3/2017
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Schools are closed Monday, April 3, 2017. School officials say the closure is weather related.
WWI impact lives on one century later in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A century has passed since the beginning of the first World War, but it's impact still lives on today in ways many wouldn't realize. "World War I is the beginning…
Tennessee Department of Health helps reunite lost pets with their owners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've all seen lost dog flyers nailed to a tree or on a bulletin board posted by a desperate pet owner in search of their best friend, but what…
Biggest fish fry in McNairy County supports the Finger Fire Department
FINGER, Tenn. -- People of all ages took advantage of the beautiful afternoon, by filling their plates to support a group of important, local volunteers. The biggest fish fry in…
New details of fired officer's arrest in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Former Alamo Police officer Marcus Parr was indicted by a grand jury last month, accused of sexual harassment and stalking two women. Just one month later,…
Road crews prepare to close streets for Saturday's Andrew Jackson Marathon
JACKSON, Tenn.- Preparations are underway across the city of Jackson as road crew begin closing lanes for the Andrew Jackson marathon. The eastbound lane of Old Hickory Boulevard, from Russell Road to Wallace Road and the westbound lane of Carriage…
Dinner kicks off Saturday's Andrew Jackson Marathon
JACKSON, Tenn.-In preparation for Saturday's Andrew Jackson marathon, the runners were given a great meal, Friday evening. At The Lift, runners were served a pasta dinner. The Jackson Chamber is trying to make the marathon a whole weekend event. Runners…
Multi-jurisdictional investigation leads to burglary and forgery arrest
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after weeks of investigation into burglaries in multiple counties. Jeremy Willis was arrested by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office after a multi-jurisdictional investigation into burglaries across West Tennessee. "On March 13th…
NTSB: Fatal plane crash report could possibly be available next week
JACKSON, Tenn. — Flowers and heart felt sentiments are beginning to fill West Jackson Baptist Church, as friends and family prepare to say their final goodbyes to the Crenshaw family.…
Union City remembers a brave little boy, Bentley Betts
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Blue balloons scattered the sky in Union City Friday, in memory of a unique 6 year old boy who passed away, Monday. Even though Bentley Betts lost…
Teams arrive to cook-off at Blues Hog BBQ Festival
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Grills fill the front lawn of Green Acres RV Park in Hardin County for a big weekend. "That's halfway between Savannah and Pickwick. We're…
Whitehall Pre-K hosts visitors at Nova Elementary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents, politicians, a school board member and employees with the Jackson-Madison County School System visited Whitehall Pre-K students on Friday. The program moved to the former Nova Elementary School in January after hail damaged their building in…
