'Suspicious' fire sparks possible arson investigation
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson woman woke up to a mysterious fire on her front porch Sunday afternoon. Because this was the second fire at the house on Washington Douglas Circle…
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School closings for Monday, Jan. 9
School closings for Monday, Jan. 9, 2017: Jackson-Madison County Schools Henderson County Schools West Tennessee School for the Deaf Hardin County Schools McNairy County Schools Decatur County Schools Carroll Academy Benton County Schools Hardeman County Schools Family Christian School,…
Jackson-Madison County schools closed Monday due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn.- Superintendent Verna Ruffin has announced that Jackson-Madison County Schools will be closed Monday, January 9, 2017, due to continued icy road conditions and potentially unsafe travel conditions. Central Office will be open on regular 8 am schedule but…
JDRF hosts first "Black tie & Boxing" fundraiser
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans gathered in the hub city Saturday night to sit ringside around an MMA fighting ring, all for a good cause. The Juvenile Diabetes Research…
First responders warn drivers of black ice
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New 'Code Red' emergency alert app for Hardeman co. residents
MIDDLETON, Tenn -- Residents of Hardeman county now have access to a new notification system. Code Red is an app that launches alerts to community members when there's an emergency. The system…
Man charged with rape and burglary
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson police have charged a man with rape and aggravated burglary in a December incident. According to court documents, Thomas Hudson broke into a home around 6 a.m. through a child's bedroom window on December 26th. Court papers…
Sunday closings and delays
Church closings / delays for Sunday January 8: Salem United Methodist Church- Milan Love and Truth Church- Jackson, 11 a.m. service only
Crews work hard to clear dangerous snow and ice from roads
JACKSON, Tenn -- Crews are working hard to make sure roads are safe for you to travel on. "It's going to be slick tonight." Jimmy Stanford said. Friday both the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Jackson Street Department sent…
Jackson police investigate shooting involving juvenile victim
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Jackson police are investigating a shooting at a motel on Vann drive Friday night. Police were remaining tight lipped about details but did confirm to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the victim is a juvenile and is currently in critical…
TDOT works to clear West Tenn. roads
JACKSON, TENN. -- Road crews worked to clear roadways Friday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said they focus on interstates first. Semis collided Friday shutting down I-40 westbound near…
West Tenn. reacts to first snow, ice of year
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — As snow fell over West Tennessee into Friday morning, reactions from residents ranged from excitement to frustration. "Well we kind of knew some flurries were coming, but…
Snow causes problems for Jackson drivers, street department working to clear roads
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The snow caused a wide variety of problems on the road today, and many drivers were stuck at intersections and on hills. The snow started falling…
Crews clear rural highways of snow
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar residents rush to the grocery store Friday morning as flurries fall down. As shoppers grabbed the last minute items, Tennessee Department of Transportation crews scraped…
Humboldt police: 4 juveniles charged in recent shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say four juveniles are in custody and facing attempted murder charges in a recent shooting that injured two. The four suspects are charged with five counts of…
