JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers gathered Friday in Jackson to shine a light on poverty. The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators organized the symposium. Speakers discussed how poverty relates to…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- An assault charge against a captain at the Henderson Fire Department has been dropped. William Acred was arrested Monday on a count of aggravated assault, according to…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County deputies said an inmate, who has been on the run for two days, is now back in custody. Andrew Beard turned himself in to deputies…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson began Thursday night. The annual Windows of Hope campaign is now…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school held their seventh annual health fair Thursday afternoon for students and their parents. Washington-Douglas Headstart hosted a health fair including multiple community businesses to raise…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit unveils its new website they were able to make thanks to another nonprofit here in the Hub City. The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Madison…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has charged a U.S. Marine recruiter with statutory rape by an authority figure. Sgt. Steven Joseph Schwartz, 26, of Paris is accused of engaging in…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee teacher received a big honor this week. CaRae Sewell, one of WBBJ's Educator of the Week winners, now has the honor for a whole…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Three new aldermen will take leadership in Selmer at the beginning of 2016. Nicky Atkins, John Austin and J.T. Hawkins won three of the seats by beating…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 6-year-old child is recovering from injuries that investigators say were caused by a Martin woman. Martin police, DCS and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation worked…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans Day is not until next week, but people across West Tennessee plan to celebrate starting Friday. Malesus Elementary will honor veterans Friday at a celebration. Up…
PARIS, Tenn. -- You can buy a Boston Butt cooked to perfection and support a local youth center at the same time. The sales will support REAL Hope Youth Center in Paris. The "Grillin' & Chillin'" team will be doing…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman is facing a child abuse charge on accusations of leaving her 8-year-old son outside for several hours while she went to class. Court documents say…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local library is looking to supports kids' love for reading with a children's book sale. The W.G. Rhea Public Library in Paris is hosting the sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kroger…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you own a dog, do you have to keep your pet on a leash? The answer is both yes and no. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
