U of M law school alumni hold reunion
JACKSON, Tenn.-Some of the area's top attorneys gathered for a bit of a reunion in north Jackson, Thursday night. The Dean of the University of Memphis' law school was in town…
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Madison County leaders gather, discuss land transfer to state for future TBI Crime Lab
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Members of the Madison County Commission's legislative committee gathered Thursday afternoon and took a big step forward in the possible relocation of the TBI Crime Lab to Jackson. The committee…
Lane College wins grant in 'Retool Your School' initiative
JACKSON, Tenn.-A big congratulations to Lane College that has won a $50,000 grant from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" campus improvement program. Judging was based on online voting, social media activity and proposal reviews. The school has not said how…
Civic group announces plan for Veterans Memorial Gazebo at Jackson park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local civic organization unveiled plans Thursday for a veterans memorial to be constructed at a north Jackson park. "Keep Jackson Beautiful" announced the Veterans Memorial Gazebo at its benefit…
Local library works to help children master reading
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The public library in Henry County is working to help children in their community master reading. The W.G. Rhea Public Library has inaugurated the "Read to be Ready" program for…
'Test, Don't Guess' initiative to help parents test children for drug use
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's office is launching a new initiative called "Test, Don't Guess," to help parents worried their children could be taking drugs. The Henry County Sheriff's Office…
Hardin County recruits Junior Firefighters
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- As school lets out for summer break, Hardin County officials are hoping teens will join them as they fight fires. Hollie Broughton's son is only 16 but…
TBI: Missing East Tenn. girl Carlie Trent found safe; uncle in custody
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Missing East Tennessee girl Carlie Trent has been found safe in Hawkins County and her uncle charged in her kidnapping is in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Carlie reportedly disappeared May 4 after her uncle…
Residents ask for answers after city says apartments are 'unsafe'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents at a Jackson apartment complex search for answers after the city notifies them their units are "unsafe." On Tuesday, staff with the city's Building and Housing Codes Department posted…
Area crime sweep nets dozens of arrests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A law enforcement sweep Wednesday led to dozens of arrests across the six-county area that makes up the 26th and 28th State Judicial Districts. During the operation, 39 people were arrested for various state violations ranging from firearm and…
Local small-business owners recognized at Jackson Chamber
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three small businesses doing big things in Jackson received awards Thursday. The Tennessee Small Business Development Center recognized owners at the Jackson Chamber. “It's very motivational,” Diana…
Storms, high winds sweep through West Tenn.
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A line of storms brought high winds and some damage Thursday morning in West Tennessee. WBBJ viewer Sharon Hayes sent us photos of damage including a downed tree along Highway 54 in Alamo. Stay tuned to…
Young girl mauled by dog now recovering at home
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- For the first time a West Tennessee family who fought to save one of their own, a 7-year-old almost killed in a vicious dog…
Residents of west Jackson apartments receive 'do not occupy' notices
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson mother called WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Wednesday saying she and her neighbors came home to "do not occupy" notices from the city on their doors…
Order of protection filed against former JPD officer, dismissed
JACKSON, Tenn.-A temporary order of protection filed against former Jackson Police Sergeant Peaches Nesbitt was dismissed Wednesday. The order was filed by a local mother who accused Nesbitt of grabbing her young daughter at Walmart, last June, after another encounter…
