Newbern house ignites — for third time
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- For the third time in less than three months, a Dyer County home ignites into flames. The home is now beyond repair, and investigators believe two of the fires…
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Agenda discussed for upcoming city council meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The city council held a meeting downtown Thursday night to discuss the agenda for Tuesday's meeting. The main focus of the meeting was discussing a possible grant to widen the walking trail at Liberty Gardens. The grant is for…
West TN fire chiefs meet, discuss first responder safety
JACKSON, Tenn.-Fire chiefs from around West Tennessee gathered Thursday night to discuss first responder safety. Fire chiefs from 40 different departments across the area were in attendance. Educational material was presented to show how to keep firefighters and other first…
Standoff ends with suspect hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a standoff with an armed suspect ended around 11 p.m., Thursday. According to Capt. Tyreece Miller, S.W.A.T. members entered the home in the 100-block…
Economic workshop kicks off in downtown Jackson
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- With a new workshop, area leaders like Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis hope to expand economic growth among their communities. "We're trying to grow our citizens to…
Organizers plan first anti-crime march of 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Not even a month into the new year, the city of Jackson already has seen three homicides. Just in the past two nights police have investigated armed…
Supporters of presdential hopeful Marco Rubio rally in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Supporters of Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio rallied Thursday in downtown Jackson. About a dozen West Tennesseans gathered outside City Hall in support of the Florida senator. Among those in attendance…
Kids throw pies at teachers after reaching goal to help homeless
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pies were flying in a school playground Thursday, all for a good cause. Around 80 students were able to throw whip cream pies in their teachers' faces Thursday afternoon after…
Human bodies go on display at Discovery Park of America
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A new exhibit at Discovery Park of America in Union City gives visitors an up-close look at the human body. “Nothing can prepare you for it,”…
ACLU of Tenn.: Transgender students have legal right to restroom access
NASHVILLE -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee sent a letter Thursday to every school district in the state regarding restroom access for transgender students, according to an ACLU release. In the letter, the ACLU references a recent letter…
Local animal shelter to close facility in February
THREE WAY, Tenn. -- Beyond Bars Animal Rescue is closing the doors to its shelter. After more than two years of operating out of the "big house," BBAR said they need to find…
Police: Fingerprints link man to burglary of Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing charges in a recent burglary after investigators say they matched his fingerprints to those left at the crime scene. Devonte…
State officials: Register now to vote in March presidential primary
NASHVILLE -- The registration deadline is approaching for Tennesseans who want to vote in the upcoming presidential primary. Voters must register by Monday, Feb. 1, to vote in the SEC Primary, which will be March 1, according to a release from…
Woman injured during early morning home invasion
MEDINA, Tenn. -- An armed suspect on the run after an early morning home invasion in Medina, Wednesday. After attacking the victim, officers said the suspect got away with the…
Jackson police search for armed robbery suspect
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are looking for a suspect wanted for the armed robbery of a north Jackson convenience store, Wednesday night. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, a man walked into the…
