JSCC celebrates women's history with art show
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson State Community College held its 7th annual Women's History event. As part of the celebration, the school held its first ever Women's Pop-up Art Show. Seven vendors showed off…
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Officials: Storm could be to blame for one-vehicle crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Monday's stormy weather is being blamed for a wreck on Airways Boulevard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a woman was hurt when her car ran off the road and flipped, late Monday afternoon. Her…
Gibson County residents cope with thunderstorms and flash floods
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A drive down Old Highway 45 in Bradford, felt more like a boat ride Monday afternoon after about half a months worth…
Man accused of trying to kill neighbor, charged with attempted first degree murder
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Gibson County man is jailed with a $150,000 bond, accused of trying to kill his neighbor and her dog. Deputies said 57-year-old Salvatore Passero beat up his neighbor and stabbed her in the head, Sunday, before…
Decatur Co. schools closed due to area storm damage
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-Leaders with Decatur County school have told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News classes are canceled for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 due to area storm damage. Again, Decatur County Schools will be closed Tuesday due to damage from Monday's severe…
Miller in court for status hearing
JACKSON, Tenn.-The man accused of shooting and killing a clerk inside the Bull Market gas station in west Jackson the day before Thanksgiving in 2015, returns to court Monday, for a status…
EMA directors prep for severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. — As soon as the possibility of severe weather showed up in the forecast last week, mergency management agencies across West Tennessee started preparing. Jackson-Madison County EMA Director Marty Clements kept a close eye on the radar well…
Grief counselors on hand at USJ after family killed in plane crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community mourns the loss of a Jackson family killed in a plane crash in Alabama. The National Transportation Safety Board said the crash is still under investigation. The University School of Jackson had grief counselors on…
Tornado Warning for Chester, Henderson & Madison counties until 5 p.m.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tornado warning has been issued for Madison, Chester and Henderson counties until 5 p.m. Tune in for live severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for the latest.
Some evacuations underway as flooding hits Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- We are getting reports of some evacuations being made in Bradford as parts of the area are flooding. The area remains under a flash flood warning. The WBBJ VIPIR 7 Storm Team is working to provide…
Man charged with attempted murder in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge in a Friday shooting that left a victim in critical condition. Daniel…
Victim recovering after weekend shooting in Savannah; residents shaken
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A gas station was surrounded by officers Saturday night after reports of a shooting. Savannah police and Hardin County deputies were called to Three Diamond Food Market to investigate. TBI agents are now assisting. "I saw the officers…
1 killed, another injured in early morning Madison Co. wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a tragic start to Monday morning as a fatal car crash took the life of a woman and left one man injured. "The female has passed away, and the male right now is at the…
MCSO responds to early morning crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- Madison County Sheriff's deputies respond to an early morning crash in east Madison County. Deputies say it happened on Browns Church Road around 4:00 a.m. Monday. While on the scene, WBBJ reporter Brittany Hardaway says she saw…
Family identified in fatal plane crash
JACKSON, Tenn. — A community is mourning the loss of a family of four, killed as they returned home. "They had left as…
