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Church group recounts trip to Israel cut short by attacks

DYER, Tenn. -- Members of a local church gathered Sunday evening to recount their recent trip to Israel this past week. Some members of First Baptist Church in Gibson County went on a pilgrimage tour in Israel earlier this month,…

Family-owned business celebrates 100 Years

FRIENDSHIP, Tenn.---A local business celebrates one hundred years of being a family-owned business. Quality Drug Store in Friendship celebrated 100 years of being open. Family and friends of Friendship were invited…

Metal music fans unite in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.---A head-banging music festival visits the Hub City for the first time. Metal Devastation is a metal based music festival. This is the second year that this concert has been in…

Viewer's photos of the 2023 Solar Eclipse

Some of our WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News viewers have been sending us their photos from today's solar eclipse. Here is a look at what they've shared with us: If you have photos you would like to share, email them to…

Super Bowl champ returns to Jackson to retire jersey

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Trey Smith, the high school three time all-state offensive lineman, former University of Tennessee football player, and NFL Super Bowl champion for the Kansas City Chiefs, returned to his…

Over 50 people arrested in drug bust

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – A seven-month long investigation has led to the arrest of over 50 individuals in surrounding counties. This week multiple surrounding counties were seeking 76 suspects with a…

Jackson Police confirm teen killed in fatal shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway in Jackson after a teen dies in a fatal shooting. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11. According to a release, the…

Bethel University Announces Homecoming Plans

PRESS RELEASE FROM KIMBERLY MARTIN, VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING, BETHEL UNIVERSITY Bethel University Announces Homecoming Plans McKENZIE, Tenn.—Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” which will be held October…

Two houses lost during fire in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire in a West Tennessee town. The fire resulted in what fire department officials told us on scene were two houses, both…

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