Annual martial arts seminar held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Unity among warriors" was the theme of this year's gathering of martial artists in West Tennessee. All day Saturday, martial arts instructors from across the country shared…
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African Street Festival is this weekend; marks 27th year in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, a trip to downtown Jackson is like taking a trip halfway around the world as the Society for African American Cultural Awareness hosts its annual African…
Ways to keep safe from the Zika virus and mosquitoes
JACKSON, Tenn. ----Friday, the Food and Drug Administration recommended new testing for all blood donations nationwide. "We will have to begin testing like we do for other viruses that we have…
Men charged with stealing van, leading police on 2-county chase
MILAN, Tenn. -- A two-county chase lands two men behind bars, and a local business owner is thankful for the quick work of officers. Michael Lowden,…
Milan Dawg Daze Street Festival is this weekend
MILAN, Tenn. -- The annual Milan Dawg Daze Street Festival kicks off Friday night with a new event. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., four blocks of Main Street will be…
Milan fire chaplain heads to Louisiana with Red Cross to help flood victims
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Fire Chaplains to send a local man to Louisiana in order to spiritually help flood victims. Capt. John Williams…
Gibson Co. woman charged after baby tests positive for meth
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is jailed after officers say her 1-year-old son tested positive for meth. Investigators with the Gibson County Sheriff's Office have arrested…
Family reflects on 10th anniversary of Ayers Children's Medical Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the Ayers Children's Medical Center celebrates 10 years of service, one family reflects on how the center has impacted their life. For the past 10 years,…
Mother, daughter charged in Kroger gift card fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two women have been charged in gift card frauds at Kroger totaling about $1,500. Just two days after…
Officers, advocates discuss their role in domestic violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday morning, law enforcement along with advocates talk and train about working together in order to prevent and prosecute domestic violence. "Not just dealing with the specific incident…
Aldelano to bring new jobs to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aldelano Solar Cold Chain Solutions announced plans Friday to expand its facility in Jackson and create nearly 70 new jobs. Aldelano announced a $1.5 million expansion. “We…
Police identify Black & Decker shooting suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified the man arrested in connection with the Thursday shooting at Stanley Black & Decker. The Jackson Police Department says David Lee…
JEA president appointed to American Public Power Association's board of directors
JACKSON, Tenn-Congratulations to JEA president and CEO Jim Ferrell for his appointment to the American Public Power Association's board of directors for 2016-17. The Washington, D.C.-based organization represents more than 2,000 community-owned…
Libby Murphy remembered as passionate community leader
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson community mourns the loss of a philanthropist and community leader. Friends of Libby Murphy told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News she passed away Wednesday night after a brief…
Haywood Co. commissioners again tackle issue of approving a new budget
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Once again it was back to drawing board for the Haywood County Commission who has yet to pass a budget for the current fiscal year. The commission met for…
