Police say traffic stop yields drugs, counterfeit cash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say not wearing a seat belt got Frank Watkins Jr. pulled over Wednesday on Hollywood Drive, but he now faces more serious charges. Court documents…
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West Carroll FFA hosts plant sale this weekend
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're looking to purchase some beautiful flowers, the 5th annual West Carroll Junior Senior High School FFA's plant sale is this Friday and Saturday. Students…
Tenn. Career Coach chips in for RIFA's Career Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of Tennessee's Career Coach offered resources during RIFA's Career Day on Thursday in west Jackson. Tennessee labor officials helped job seekers create resumes and apply for more than 90,000 available jobs across the state. If you missed Thursday's event, don't worry — Career…
Local colleges react to 'guns on campus' bill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Schools react after state lawmakers passed a bill this week that would allow employees with handgun carry permits to be armed on campuses of the state’s public colleges…
JSCC President Bruce Blanding announces retirement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College President Bruce Blanding announced Thursday that he plans to retire at the end of December 2016. Blanding made the announcement…
Henry Co. deputies ask for help to ID alleged 'prowler'
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are asking the public to help identify a man they refer to as a "prowler" who they say has entered at least two homes. The…
North Side HS names former Tennessee Titan as new head football coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School leaders have announced the school's choice for their new head football coach. Donnie Nickey, a former Tennessee Titan, will serve as the school's head football coach, according to Principal Jason Bridgeman. Nickey will…
Union City Police and the DEA announce National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department, the Obion County Prevention Coalition and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have announced they will give the public another opportunity to prevent drug abuse and theft by safely disposing expired, unused,…
Local pharmacy shut down after undercover drug sting
BELLS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee pharmacy is raided and shutdown after a lengthy undercover investigation. The owners and workers are now behind bars, accused of selling thousands of prescription…
JPD: Driver loses control, car runs into vacant house
JACKSON, Tenn.-There were some scary moments in east Jackson, Wednesday night after a driver runs into a house on Fairmont Avenue in east Jackson. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News just…
Jackson attorney censured by Tennessee Supreme Court
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson attorney has been censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The court said Angela Hopson continued representing clients after having her license suspended last September for not paying her professional privilege tax. Her license was reinstated in November.…
Plans of new TN State Museum revealed with stop in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-A statewide tour to unveil plans for a new Tennessee State Museum makes a stop in the Hub City, Wednesday night. Residents and officials from across West Tennessee gathered…
Local competitive hip-hop team prepares to compete in world championship
JACKSON, Tenn.-"Eye of the Storm", a local competitive hip-hop team from "Glory Gymnastics" performed for their parents, Wednesday night before they compete in the world championship. The group will make the…
Hikers discover body floating in Tenn. River near Big Sandy
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials recovered a body from the Tennessee River on Wednesday after it was spotted by hikers. The Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to the report around 3…
Bible bill fails veto overturn in State House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a 43-50 vote in the Tennessee House on Wednesday, the so-called "Bible Bill," seeking to make the Bible the official book of the state, has reached the…
