JACKSON, Tenn. -- The start of a new year offers a time for reflection, and in that spirit we've gathered some of 2016's most-viewed WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stories on www.wbbjtv.com. ___ One of 2016's most saddening local stories was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local mom was robbed at gunpoint Saturday afternoon by a man she met online who was supposed to buy her phone. Janeesha Whitehead says she was attempting to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may be one of many hitting the gym for the first week of the new year, and fitness experts say it's an exciting time to see people…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The air in Martin hangs thick, filled with smoke and heartache after two young girls were killed in a Sunday night house fire. Photo…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An overnight house fire in Martin has left two children dead. UPDATE: The sisters have been identified as 7-year-old Maliyah and 8-year-old Abreanna Yarbrough. See the updated story here. Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 9:30 p.m. Sunday…
KENTON, Tenn.-- A west Tennessee church holds the first Sunday service of 2017 with the theme, "no excuses." Church members at First Baptist in Kenton say they wanted to start the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For some January 1st is just the start of a new year. But Sunday also marks the end of Kwanzaa. This years celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa in…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to New Year's resolutions, people have different views. West Tennessean Johnny Hickerson said he has never made a resolution. "They're hard to keep, so what I do is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Youth Empowerment concert sponsored by the city of Jackson wrapped up after rocking the Civic Center on this New Year's Eve. "You know I came out tonight and…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Police have charged Tavaris Golden with attempted first degree murder for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Christmas day. According to an affidavit, multiple witnesses say Golden and the…
WILDERSVILLE, Tenn. — Homeowner Mary Johnson says she awoke to the piercing sound of a smoke alarm on the afternoon of Dec. 30 to find her dinning room engulfed in…
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Police investigate an armed robbery Saturday afternoon in east Jackson. Janeesha Whitehead said she was robbed at gun point while attempting to sell an iPhone to someone through an online…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many across West Tennessee came out Friday night to give back for education. The organization 100 Black Men of West Tennessee hosted its 24th annual Benefit Gala.…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Dollar General employee is arrested and charged with theft, accused of allowing customers to skip out on paying for more than $3,000 in merchandise. Court papers indicate Catrecia…
JACKSON, Tenn.-AAA and Budweiser will offer its "Tow-2-Go" service for New Year's Eve and the holiday weekend. Staff say this is typically the busiest night for the program, which offers a…
