Flooding continues in parts of West Tennessee
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Pickwick dam was a sight to see Monday afternoon as weekend rainfall has caused an overflow of water in the southeast portion of West Tennessee. All…
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Local family mourns death in unsolved case
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lafonda Cook and her family are having a hard time getting through another holiday season since the death of her fiance, Delandis Clark, back in 2013. Clark…
Cleanup continues in trail of tornado
WAYNE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Five days after a late December storm system made its way across the southeast, recovery involving the Red Cross and local volunteers is just getting started. In…
Tree crashes into Milan home
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man walked away without serious injuries Monday afternoon after a large tree fell onto a house in Milan. The man told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News he was inside when the tree crashed into the home, causing…
End approaches for making donations in time for tax deductions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The end is near for getting in donations for tax write-offs, and second-hand stores including Goodwill accept new or gently used items in exchange for tax deductions. Officials with…
Crockett Co. Christmas Store has most successful year yet
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of a Crockett County charity now know just how much a Christmas toy giveaway impacted the community. The Crockett Christmas Store is a program designed…
TVA opens flood gates at Tennessee River dams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority has opened flood gates on all of its nine mainstream dams on the Tennessee River and is holding back water in its upstream…
Woman faces attempted murder charges in weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman accused of shooting into a vehicle Saturday night appeared Monday in city court on attempted murder charges. Laporsha Spinks…
Flood warning continues for Tenn. River
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some roads remain covered in floodwaters as a flood warning issued for the Tennessee River near Decatur and Hardin counties is still in effect.…
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration takes place in East Jackson
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people came out to the 27th annual Kwanzaa celebration in East Jackson. The celebration was dedicated to the heritage and culture of the Kwanzaa tradition, featuring live…
Church damaged by tornado holds first service after storms
SELMER, Tenn. -- A tornado leaves one local community ripped apart, including their church. However, a natural disaster couldn't keep them from holding services. Falcon Road was hit by an…
Four injured in bar shooting
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people were injured outside in the parking lot of a bar after a shooting in East Jackson overnight. According to the Jackson Police Department, the shooting…
Savannah Roads Flood as Tennessee River Rises
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Around 9 P.M. Friday , Hardin County authorities alerted residence in low-lying areas that heavy rainfall in east Tennessee and Alabama will cause the Tennessee River to rise to flood stage.…
Local church celebrates anniversary
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Abundant Life Temple Ministry held their sixth annual celebration banquet. The banquet was held at royal Reed's catering on North Royal Street. The Banquet was not only…
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic was closed off in both directions in North Jackson after someone was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was hit on North Highland right across the street from…
