JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Area Council on alcoholism and drug dependency held a fundraising event Tuesday night. The guest speaker for the event was former Mets outfielder, Darryl Strawberry. The night was filled with dinner, a silent auction and a speech…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The first of two finalists for the superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools was interviewed by the board, Thursday night. Each board member was given seven minutes to ask Dr. Eric Jones questions, then the floor was open to members…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and the substance abuse services are in partnership with both the US and Tennessee Interagency Councils on Homelessness. They have created an action plan to end chronic homelessness in the Volunteer State. Their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has new tools to help educate the community on how dangerous distracted and impaired driving can be. "If there was a serial killer…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson-Madison County teacher was surprised Thursday afternoon as coworkers and the Jackson Quartet delivered an unexpected award. Sixth grade teacher Mandy Fraley at Northeast Middle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Second interviews for the two superintendent finalists in the Jackson-Madison County School System began Thursday. Dr. Eric Jones toured North Parkway Middle School, one of four school…
BEMIS, Tenn. -- A Thursday morning murder-suicide in Bemis has left two people dead and a community in shock. Officers were called to a home in the 400 block of South Massachusetts Street just before 7 a.m. after reports of gunfire.…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 50 people have been indicted after a grand jury issued more than 70 drug-related charges after a six-month undercover operation in Gibson County. It…
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Police say two people are dead after a Thursday morning shooting in Bemis. The Jackson Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation in the 400 block of South Massachusetts Street where they say two people were fatally shot,…
JACKSON, Tenn-- One superintendent with no plans of slowing down. "I like to finish what I started," Jackson-Madison County Superintendent Verna Ruffin said. Wednesday, Ruffin sat down with WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn.-West Tennessee Healthcare announced its 2016 President's Award recipient, Joyce Noles. Noles started her career in healthcare in 1997 as an emergency medical technician. Since then she has served in…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Dozens of suspected drug dealers are off the streets after a nearly six month undercover investigation in Gibson County. Officials said "Operation Trojan Horse" resulted in 51 people indicted…
JACKSON, Tenn.-An update to breaking news from Tuesday night after a shooting in midtown Jackson. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, the victim was handling an old rifle without a stock when…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens from Madison County gathered together for a community prayer. The Campbell Street Church of Christ held its first community prayer meeting of the year at Alexander Elementary School. They…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Union University campus opened its doors to the community for a special service as part of the week-long 'Reformation 500' festival. Wednesday night, Jim Shaddix spoke to the crowd.…
