Centennial Bank celebrates 100th anniversary
TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- Centennial Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary on Wednesday. Staff at their Trezevant location dressed up like people from 1916. The bank served cake and punch at all eight of…
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Crockett Co. High School, Middle School closed for rest of week
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County High School and Middle School both will remain closed for the rest of the week due to damage from Tuesday's storm system, according to Director of Schools Bobby Mullins. The decision on whether to…
RAW VIDEO: Home security camera captures Crockett Co. tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jennifer Turnage's home surveillance cameras captured the final moments of the approach of the tornado that tore through Alamo Tuesday evening before the camera feed was…
North Side HS head football coach resigns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School's head football coach Tab Vowell is resigning after 11 total years at the 'Reservation.' Vowell shared the news with his team on Wednesday. "It's just…
NWS confirms tornado in Crockett Co.; some schools to reopen
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down Tuesday in Crockett County. The tornado reportedly had a track three or three and a half miles long…
State Senator Brian Kelsey stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-One of the first people to announce his candidacy for congressman Stephen Fincher's seat, makes a campaign stop in Jackson. State Senator Brian Kelsey met with voters from the Hub City, Tuesday. The Republican from Germantown has served in…
Scam warning from Weakley Co. officers
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-A scam warning from officers in Weakley County after a resident reported getting a call from someone saying she was behind on her property taxes and her house was going to be auctioned off. Officers said if you…
Medical emergency may have caused Hwy 18 crash
JACKSON, Tenn.-A scare in south Jackson after a man crashes along Highway 18. Police said he was unresponsive when they arrived. The crash happened near Old Malesus Road just after 5 p.m., Tuesday. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the…
Schools, homes damaged during severe weather
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Strong storms left a path of extensive damage in a number of West Tennessee communities Tuesday night. Crockett County was hit hardest by the severe weather,…
Weakley Co. BBQ restaurant catches fire, seriously damaged
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- A Weakley County restaurant catches fire, sustaining serious damage. Martin firefighters were called to Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company on Main Street early Tuesday evening. Officials said no…
Police search for person responsible for hit and run
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are looking for the driver responsible for a hit and run in east Jackson Tuesday night. Officers said the driver of an Altima was headed north on Highway 70…
AKA sorority pushes voter registration at JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The ladies in pink and green were set up inside Jackson State Community College on Tuesday to encourage people to register to vote. The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority said about 42 students…
Crockett Co. officials close schools due to storm damage
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County Schools will be closed Wednesday due to storm damage at Crockett County high school, officials with the school system have confirmed. Bells City Schools also will be closed Wednesday due to area storm damage. According…
JMCSS magnet school applications open Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school counselors are making the rounds explaining options for students during the next school year. "Our magnet programs are a great opportunity for students who maybe need a different…
WBBJ viewer weather photos - Feb. 2, 2016
This photo gallery contains weather pics submitted by WBBJ viewers on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016
