Scholarships announced for business acceleration program
Entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses now have scholarships available for a new business acceleration program in Northwest Tennessee thanks to grant funding from LaunchTN.
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Man responsible for 2022 murder pleads guilty
On March 4, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Gibson County, Tyler Pierce pled guilty to Second Degree Murder and was sentenced to serve 25 years at 100% in the Tennessee Department of Correction.
Lexington's HTeaO grand opening to feature special offers
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first location in Lexington.
Munford teacher found dead in classroom from self-inflicted gunshot, police say
Police confirm a teacher at Munford High School was found in a classroom, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Jackson
Jackson Police confirm a teen has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old.
Suspects with ball pythons stole $400 worth of CBD oil, Crime Stoppers says
Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying suspects in a convenience store theft.
MIDDAY GUEST: West Tennessee Veterans Coalition Chili & Gumbo Sale
Larry Newsom joined our show to share details on the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition's upcoming chili and gumbo sale.
POLL: Should the U.S. get rid of daylight saving time?
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, most Americans will "spring forward" as daylight saving time begins.
Martin Police seek info in property damage incident
The Martin Police Department is seeking assistance regarding an incident that occurred Tuesday evening.
Rehearsals begin for Miss Teen Volunteer America Pageant
Just one day away from the Miss Teen Volunteer America Pageant, we have more information leading up to night one of the competition.
Ash Wednesday observance held at First United Methodist Church
Millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including right here in West Tennessee.
Jackson police respond to shooting involving juvenile
Earlier Wednesday, our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters informed of us a heavy police presence in one residential area.
Madison County Sheriff's Department faces $3.9 million lawsuit
A local sheriff's department is facing a hefty federal lawsuit following the seizure of legal hemp product during a traffic stop.
Cellphone ban bill passed by TN House, now advances to Senate
A new bill has passed the Tennessee House of Representatives to prohibit cellphone usage during student instruction.
Woman charged in connection to Union City house fire
On February 25th, authorities began investigating a suspicious fire that occurred on February 23rd at a home in the 300 block of East College Street in Union City.
