HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A full house watched as Gov. Bill Haslam signed the "Rural Economic Opportunity Act" Friday morning in Huntingdon. "The economy is humming," Haslam said in his opening remarks. "More Tennesseans…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city's downtown square will be filled with the sweet smell of barbecue this weekend. The BBQ & Blues on Broadway cooking contest will feature pit masters from…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- McKenzie's farmers market is back in business after years of absence from its downtown square. The city opened the doors to the new market Friday evening. City officials say…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of discounted books are up for grabs, and all sales go to a good cause. The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its annual Book Sale at the downtown…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five Jackson-Madison County students were celebrated Friday for going above and beyond what is asked of them in the classroom. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association presented each of the students…
UPDATE #2 — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reports that crews have restored power to all customers as of just after 5 p.m. UPDATE #1 -- Gibson Electric Membership Corporation reports around 4:30 p.m. that power has been restored to most of the affected…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in how Tennessee prosecutes gang members could put criminals out on the street sooner. The district attorney’s office said the new statute could potentially affect dozens…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help from the public in finding a man wanted in an armed robbery. Desmond Stewart, 18, of Milan is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fire and death on Cherry Street in Savannah are under investigation. "The burned remains of an unknown individual were discovered in the charred remains of…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A judge hands down a sentence this week after a Henry County teacher accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with several students enters a plea deal that keeps…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Engineering Department has authorized a temporary road closure Friday for repairs. The Jackson Energy Authority has notified the Engineering Department that two lanes of Hollywood Drive at 1392 Hollywood Drive will be temporarily…
JACKSON, Tenn.-West Tennesseans came out Thursday night for the fourth annual "Twilight Run and Rooftop Rendezvous." More than 800 runners and walkers hit the pavement near Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals are asking for public input in their search for a man wanted in connection with a Memorial Day shooting in Jackson. Tychicus…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson drivers share concerns over Exit 87 congestion after a recent three-vehicle wreck. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer reached out to us after seeing the footage…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business opens in north Jackson and offers some of their first proceeds back to the Hub City. Build-your-own-pizza restaurant PizzaRev officially opened its Vann Drive location Thursday. For…
