"Do the Write Thing" challenge kicks off its 10 year
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson "Do the Write Thing challenge" kicked off its tenth year Thursday at West Bemis Middle School. The program gives middle school students the opportunity to speak out…
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TBI talks about Henderson Co. murder, arson investigation
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — We now know more information about a fatal house fire that happened Tuesday near Lexington. A man charged with…
Avoid falling victim to recent phone scam epidemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "You have randomly been selected by the government to receive government grant money of $9,200," says the scam artist. This sounds like a dream come true. But to…
Local veterans air grievances during VA town hall meeting
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- West Tennessee veterans got a chance to speak their minds Thursday afternoon during a town hall meeting with Memphis VA leadership. At times, there was tension in the room as…
Jackson DARE officer teaches dangers of drugs, alcohol
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African-American making an impact in the community. Jackson Police Officer Patrick Cozart…
Leaders Credit Union earns Lifeline's 'Battle of the Banks' trophy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Banks in West Tennessee battled it out for blood last month, and the bank with the most donations was awarded Thursday with the trophy from Lifeline Blood Services. Leaders Credit Union won the competition by having 50 people…
Madison Co. Budget Committee talks spending
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met Thursday morning to talk about upcoming budget needs. Doug Stephenson will serve as chair of the committee for another term, and Smokey Joe Roland will serve as vice chair. The committee…
Murder suspect reportedly told TBI he shot victim, cut off his head
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged with murder and arson after a recent fire admitted to shooting the victim and cutting off his head, according to court documents. Buddy Ray Small, 36,…
Historic Paris cemetery in care of city after uncertain future
PARIS, Tenn. -- One local historic cemetery's future is now in good hands after the city of Paris takes over. Hillcrest Cemetery is the newest cemetery the city takes care of,…
I-40 wreck delays traffic near Vann Drive exit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A wreck on Interstate 40 near the Vann Drive exit delayed traffic early Thursday afternoon. No serious injuries have been reported, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. WBBJ has not yet received word on the cause of the…
State Rep. Andy Holt calls lottery ads 'predatory'
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Wednesday, Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt introduced legislation that targets, what he calls, predatory marketing tactics from the Tennessee Lottery. Holt said lottery commercials were being used in predatory ways to target Tennessee's most economically vulnerable citizens by encouraging…
Valentine photo props decorate Savannah's Tennessee Street Park
SAVANNAH,Tenn.--Oversized Valentine candy replicas fill the Tennessee Street Park in Savannah. City staff said the wooden heart cut-outs are on display 24 hours a day between now and Valentine's Day.…
North Side H.S. holds open house for prospective students
JACKSON, Tenn.-North Side High School held open house Wednesday afternoon in connection with open enrollment for the next school year. The open house is for prospective students to visit the schools they would like to attend, meet the faculty and…
Committee meets to discuss budget need for the city of Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Three city council members and two members of the community met Wednesday night to discuss the budget for the city of Jackson. This is the third meeting for this group. This committee meets to discuss what certain organizations of…
Bill advanced Tuesday that would open doors for barbers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill moved out of committee Tuesday that will allow for barbers to cut hair in a customer's home, which right now, is illegal in most cases. We…
