This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Thursday's special school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin announced 17 instructional teaching positions will be eliminated next year, after the board approved the proposed budget. "The total amount of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new budget for the Jackson-Madison County School District includes building a new football stadium, but where is to be built is stirring a bit of controversy. The board approved to demolish and rebuild North Side High…
This video is no longer available. If you live near Natchez Trace State Park and heard some loud booms Thursday afternoon, WBBJ can show you why there was so much noise. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News photojournalist Gil Hollingsworth takes us…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A jackson man charged with raping a 12-year-old girl will have his case heard by the grand jury. Darryl Whisnant, 41, waived his right to a preliminary hearing, Thursday. He faces one…
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Troopers are investigating the cause of a deadly one-car crash on Interstate 40 in northeast Madison County. Rescue crews were called to the roll over crash in the westbound lanes near…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- This past winter was brutal especially for beekeepers. Nationally, the loss of honey bee colonies last winter was actually lower than in past years. But in Tennessee the bee loss was actually…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- It's national small business week across the country, and businesses in West Tennessee say getting started isn't an easy feat. Matt Childress, owner of Woodstock Bake Shop in North Jackson, says…
This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The Jackson area chapter of the American Red Cross recognized some outstanding local heroes on Thursday afternoon. Several were honored, including publisher of the Jackson Sun Roy Heatherly, who received the…
This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dozens of dogs in Dyer County are in danger of being homeless because of a lack of funds. The Dyer County Animal Shelter is in danger of shutting down unless…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of law enforcement officers throughout West Tennessee honored their fallen comrades in an annual memorial service during National Police Week on Thursday. Twenty-one shots were fired to remember law enforcement…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Tennessee is stepping up its efforts to keep families together. The Department of Children's Services "Three Branches Institute" will remain intact in efforts to help the legislative, judicial and executive branches…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Police say the person responsible for burglarizing an unoccupied mid-town apartment building is in custody. Richard Wayne Pickard, 43, of Jackson was arrested and charged with Burglary and Theft of Property…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- After WBBJ viewers identified her from surveillance video, a Jackson woman is sentenced for her crime. On Thursday, Michelle Singleton was ordered to spend 11 months and 29 days in jail for shoplifting. The 38-year-old must also…
This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. -- One of the nation's largest energy providers is coming to McNairy County. Dominion is coming to Southwest Tennessee and is acquiring Mulberry Farms and Selmer Farms, both near Selmer. All power…
This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. – The suspension of admissions at Oakwood Community Living Center has been lifted, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. The facility is a 50-bed licensed nursing home located in Dyersburg. On…
