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…
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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…
Memorial Day shooting victim changes story; charges against accused gunman dropped
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An attempted first-degree murder charge is thrown out Thursday after a victim recants statements given to police. David Travis…
Tipton Co. woman faces more TennCare fraud charges
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tipton County woman is charged in Lauderdale County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, according to a release from the state. …
Wal-Mart gains licenses to sell wine in stores across Tennessee
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart received 120 licenses Thursday to sell wine in their stores across Tennessee starting July 1. This will allow Wal-Mart to sell wine at 104 Wal-Mart locations and 16…
WRAP expands services to 6 new West Tenn. counties
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit aimed at helping victims of violence is expanding its services to an additional 200,000 residents in West Tennessee. The Wo/Mens' Resource and Rape Assistance Program,…
Jackson police investigate overnight home burglaries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say they're investigating two overnight burglaries. They say the first burglary happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 40 block of Arbor Ridge Cove. Investigators say right now they aren't sure what…
Miss Tennessee Pageant opens preliminary competition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gather for the 64th straight year in the Hub City to cheer on 36 contestants in the Miss Tennessee scholarship pageant. While there are plenty of…
