Redemption Road rescue hosts inaugural Cowboy Canter 5K
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Supporters, both two and four-legged, galloped their way through the Hub City Saturday morning to help one of the city's…
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Fruitland Fire Department hosts annual BBQ fundraiser
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Helicopters, K-9s, and Barbecue drew out dozens today to support their local first responders. The Fruitland Fire Department hosted their annual barbecue fundraiser. They said around…
Memphis Zoo welcomes baby anteater
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A baby Southern tamandua has become the latest youngster to join the ranks of animals at the Memphis Zoo. The Commercial Appeal reports the baby hasn't yet been named because its sex is still unknown. It…
Listeria scare: 1,800 cases of Broccoli recalled in several states, including Tennessee
18 hundred cases of broccoli has been recalled due to fears of listeria contamination. Alimentos Congelados, S.A. is voluntarily recalling the frozen vegetable sold under the brand name, Wylwood. The product…
UT president says even 1 sexual assault 'too many'
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has told UT's board of trustees that even a single sexual assault is one too many. DiPietro made the remarks to the full board during its spring meeting at the…
Blues and BBQ converge in Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Barbecue and blues, that perfect combination is taking over the Hub City this weekend. Competitions are already heating up with BBQ masters coming in from all over the…
JCS hosts bi-annual consignment sale this weekend: expecting thousands
JACKSON, Tenn.---A Hub City tradition is underway this weekend, attracting thousands of thrifters for a good cause. Jackson Christian School is hosting their bi-annual Consignment sale to raise money for the…
Solar farm to bring jobs to McNairy County residents
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A company is investing in a piece of land in West Tennessee, which will soon become a solar farm owned by McCarthy. It is something McNairy County…
UT Martin trustees approve out-of-state tuition decrease
MARTIN, Tenn.-The UT Martin board of trustees approved a 33 percent decrease for the out-of-state tuition rate, Friday. With these changes, out-of-state students could potentially save $12,000 or more as compared to previous years. The tuition decrease will apply to…
Mayor hopeful deconstruction on Bemis Mill will resume soon
JACKSON, Tenn.- After numerous calls about trouble with the demolition of the Bemis Mill, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News decided to do a little digging. According to the mayor's office, the deconstruction…
Dream Center gets new addition to playground
JACKSON, Tenn.-Children at the Dream Center were treated to a brand new addition to their playground Friday. It was provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaboom, a non-profit that…
4th annual "Month of Miracles" kicks off to promote volunteerism
JACKSON, Tenn.-A springtime tradition continued Friday as the fourth annual "Month of Miracles" kicked off in the Hub City. The "Month of Miracles" was created by the City of Jackson to…
Shiloh Military Park remembers 154th anniversary of historic battle
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-Shiloh National Military Park plans to remember the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh next week. Living history demonstrations and interpretive programs will be available for various audiences…
More details released in Hardin County crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-Investigators have released more details from a wreck that happened overnight Friday in Hardin County. A report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol showed Anthony Surratt of Corinth, Mississippi was driving along Red Sulphur Road near Pickwick, when he…
Early morning shooting in Bradford leaves one man injured
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Friday morning, around 2:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to 140 Wingo Street in Bradford for a report of a shooting. According…
