Selmer opens 'Splash Pad' for cool summer fun
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Selmer unveils a new attraction to help keep resident cool as summer comes to an end. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Dixie Park in downtown…
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Traffic congestion at J-MC schools has some parents concerned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A concerned WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer called our newsroom about traffic congestion and kids safety outside of some Jackson-Madison County schools. "It's like total chaos. I've almost been…
Obion County Fair to attract thousands this week
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tradition since the 1930s is back in swing, kicking off fair season for West Tennessee. "The Obion County Fair is the single largest event in…
Gränges completes purchase of Huntingdon aluminum plant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- It was smiles all around on Wednesday afternoon in Huntingdon with Gränges AB bringing more than 500 years of history in the aluminum industry to West Tennessee. "Indeed…
Freed-Hardeman University rings in 148th year
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students enter into a new year on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, now seeing its 148th year. Keith Mattix, a freshman computer science major from Memphis, was…
Update: 2 in custody in north Jackson gas station robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say two people are in custody in connection with a Tuesday evening robbery at a north Jackson gas station. The two subjects are in custody and will be arraigned at 8 a.m. Thursday in Jackson City…
TBI: Woman charged with attempted murder in Crockett Co. shooting
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bells woman is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge in the recent shooting of a man in Friendship. Katie…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office shares new top 10 most wanted list
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday unveiled the department's first-ever "top ten" most wanted list. "Everybody across the country has top 10, we decided we'd…
Hotel treats Jackson police on National Waffle Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local hotel celebrates National Waffle Day by recognizing Jackson police officers for their service. Comfort Suites served up hot waffles Wednesday morning for members of…
Man accused of sexual battery at south Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a sexual battery charge on accusations of inappropriately touching a woman at a south Jackson park. Billie Lancaster,…
Haywood Co. budget committee looks for way to balance budget
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Haywood County leaders met again, after a proposed tax hike failed to pass Monday night. The county commission's budget committee met for more than three hours, Tuesday night…
Northeast Jackson gas station robbed, police search for suspect
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police need help finding the man who robbed a gas station in northeast Jackson, Tuesday night, getting away with cash. It happened at the Exxon on Kenworth Boulevard, just before…
Shooting in East Jackson sends one to Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn --- Friends, according to neighbors, got very unfriendly late Tuesday afternoon. "My neighbors over there and his friends got into it and one thing led to another and they started…
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of baby
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man accused of killing a baby made his first court appearance Tuesday. Jon Dillon Wheeler is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lainey Willis.…
Police respond to reported shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers responded Tuesday evening to a report of a shooting in east Jackson. The call went out around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday for a possible shooting near the…
