Pet of the week: Scooby
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The pet of the week for October 1, 2016 is Scooby. An eight-year-old chihuahua-mix breed dog available for adoption through S.T.A.T. An owner surrendered dog, Scooby does…
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Union University celebrates Family Weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A weekend making parents feel at home kicked off Friday at Union University. The school's Family Weekend is a chance for parents to spend quality time with their sons and daughters who…
Former Wayne Co. chief deputy faces forgery, theft charges
WAYNE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former Wayne County law enforcement official is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from his department, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. [caption id="attachment_180227"…
Busy weekend of events all set across the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first weekend of October will be another busy weekend across the Hub City. The stage has been set and tents are up for the start of family…
Union students meet new Buster the Bulldog
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University students get a special lunchtime surprise Friday afternoon as family weekend kicked off with the debut of the new Buster the Bulldog mascot. Students and parents were greeted at lunch…
Trinity Christian art students paint helmets for volunteer firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art students at Trinity Christian Academy completed a service project Friday for local volunteer firefighters. The students decorated fire helmets for the Madison County Fire Department. The volunteer firefighters…
Jackson police honor fallen TBI Agent De'Greaun Frazier with fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Almost two months after an undercover Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent was gunned down on the streets of Jackson, law enforcement come together to remember him and raise money for…
Afternoon crash in midtown Jackson sends 3 to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A violent crash in midtown Jackson Friday afternoon sends three people to the hospital. Capt. Charles Douglass with the Jackson Fire Department says it appears one vehicle ran the red…
Hazmat spill closes Bolivar post office Friday morning
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A hazmat spill early Friday morning in Bolivar has been cleared after temporarily causing the post office to close. Employees had to evacuate the building because of the spill.…
Advise TN to put college counselors in several West Tenn. schools
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A new program could send more Tennessee high school students to college. Advise TN puts college counselors in schools across the state. “I think I'm going…
Humboldt police seek help in Thursday shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is asking for information in a Thursday shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Thursday, September, 29, officers were dispatched to…
15th annual Cotton Bowl Cup Race set for this Friday and Saturday
ATWOOD, Tenn.-Clayhill Motorsports Speedway is set to hold its 15th annual Cotton Bowl Cup, beginning Friday night. Organizers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News it is their biggest race of the year. The…
JMC Library presents banned book display
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County Library wants you to check out a display of very unique books. The library is celebrating National Banned Book Week, by displaying as a variety of books…
RIFA holds annual "Canstruction" event
JACKSON, Tenn -- An awards dinner giving back to those who decided to "canstruct" for a good cause. Thursday, the Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) held its 12th annual "Canstruction" event, awarding the…
First ever "Black and Blue Barbeque" helps to unite law enforcement, community
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson community was invited to the first ever "Black and Blue Barbecue" on the former Jackson Central-Merry High School campus. The event was hosted by Lane College and…
