West Tennessean honored with national Crime Stoppers award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big honor was presented Friday to a member of the Jackson-Madison County Crime Stoppers board of directors. Frank Boyd was honored with the prestigious Crime Stoppers…
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Shooting victim who recanted story in court charged with aggravated perjury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New details on a story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first brought you Thursday, as the victim of a Memorial Day shooting is officially charged with aggravated perjury.…
Benton County deputies searching for fugitive on the run
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers in Benton County are asking for help finding a dangerous fugitive on the run for a second day. Officers said Joshua Ferguson was in a…
Ways to Beat the Heat
JACKSON, Tenn.-With close to record-breaking temperatures, many people are taking cover to avoid the scorching heat. What about people who have to be outside for work? The main thing is to…
Emergency cooling shelter open in Brownsville through Saturday night
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.--Following the hottest day of 2016, the city of Brownsville has opened an emergency cooling shelter for residents. Located in the W.O.W building at 1113 E. Main Street the…
Dog rescued from cave in Hardin Co. woods
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn -- A dog needed rescuing Friday after being trapped in a 45-foot cave in the Hardin County woods. "I really didn't think he was coming out of that hole," Buddy's…
Car catches fire on busy Interstate 40 in west Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A car goes up in flames on the side of Interstate 40,Thursday afternoon. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer sent us video of the blaze. It happened around 4:30…
Parent who claims teacher verbally abused daughter speaks out at McNairy Co. school board
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-One parent in McNairy County wants to make sure other children do not experience what his child did. He claims a teacher verbally abused his daughter to the point…
Andy Holt to Cover Gun Cost for some residents
JACKSON, TENN -- Just days after announcing he will give away two AR assault rifles for free at a re-election benefit, Andy Holt is not shying away from the spotlight…
Night Two of preliminaries in the Miss Tennessee pageant
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was another night of preliminaries in the Miss Tennessee pageant, Thursday. In the talent competition, Grace Burgess, Miss Mid-South took top honors with her vocal performance. In Thursday night's swimsuit competition, the preliminary winner is Jacquelyn Crawford, Miss…
Dresden church takes part in faith-based addiction effort
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A faith-based recovery community initiative was introduced Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Dresden. It's one of many churches the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse…
Accused gunman in deadly Jackson shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused in a deadly January shooting outside a west Jackson apartment complex made an appearance in court Thursday morning. Cornelius Jones appeared in Jackson City Court where he was…
RIFA reveals plans, featured performer for 'Canstruction' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA shared their plan's Thursday for one of the year's biggest constructions. RIFA's 12th annual "Canstruction" is set to take place Sept. 29 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Grammy…
Local educators earn Teacher & Principal of the Year honors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A number of West Tennessee educators received top honors Thursday, including one principal placed among the best in the state. North Parkway Middle School Principal…
North Side HS Band gets $5K check from auto dealer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The North Side High School Band received a check Thursday for over $5,000. Golden Circle Ford presented the check to band members along with the principal of North Side. For…
