Vehicle overturns in midtown Jackson wreck
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car overturned in a wreck in midtown Jackson. Around 8:45 Sunday evening, we received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster concerning an accident on…
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'Praise in the Park' honors late Shirlene Mercer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church honors the life of a special member of the community. "Praise in the Park" shared their ministry for yet another month here in the…
West Tennessee State Fair wraps up another year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City hosted the West Tennessee State Fair at the Fairgrounds of Jackson. Visitors from all over West Tennessee were encouraged to enjoy rides, food, and other…
West TN Dive Team works to recover submerged vehicle
LEXINGTON, Tenn.---Dive team works to retrieve submerged vehicle. On Saturday, September 16 the West TN Dive Rescue and Recovery Team worked with local law enforcement and others to retrieve a vehicle from Pin Oak Lake in Lexington. The vehicle was…
Local high schoolers compete for Innovation Cup
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Jackson Madison County School System high schoolers had the chance to present their smarts at Union University. Union University's College of Business hosted the Hub City High…
Organizations join together for a special musical performance
JACKSON, Tenn.---After teaming up with the Jackson-Madison County Library, this organization held their annual event for the public. The Jackson Symphony had their 63rd annual season opening night at The NED theatre in…
Event celebrates love in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub City highlighted a special community during their annual event. The Jackson Pride had their fourth annual pride event on Saturday afternoon hosted at Conger Park. They…
Governor visit highlights West Tennessee’s new state park
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee made a stop in north Madison County at a new local state park as part of his statewide conservation tour. Lee has made it one of his top priorities to improve and…
Local group remembers POWs, those who are MIA
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Hub City community honored the lives of those who have served. Each year, the third Friday of September has been recognized as POW-MIA Day. As of May 2023, the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency estimated over…
2023 Archeofest begins at Pinson Mounds
PINSON, Tenn. – Many groups of students went to visit a historical site and experience some traditions first hand. Archeofest at Pinson Mounds welcomed students to their sacred grounds on Friday. “Our School Day Archeofest, and we're having all…
Ground broke on new recovery center
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Ground has been broken for a recovery house in Lexington. Aspell Recovery and the Henderson County Foundation broke ground on College Drive in Lexington for a new residential dorm for men suffering from addiction. Richard Barber,…
Tips sought over armed robbery in Three Way
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers is asking for the public to help in solving an armed robbery in Three Way. According to Crime Stoppers, on September 9, surveillance video captured the moment three armed men entered the Maverick gas…
Library launches program with lunch and learn
JACKSON, Tenn. – Madison County is coming together to read. The Jackson-Madison County Library launched its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program at noon Friday with a lunch and learn. The program is focused on Circe by Madeline…
West Tennessee couple in custody after weeks of evading arrest
DYER AND OBION COUNTIES, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee couple is behind bars after weeks of evading arrest. Courtesy: West Tennessee Drug Task Force via Facebook (Note: The Drug Task Force did not post a photo…
Over $1 million worth of marijuana seized from I-40 traffic stop
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Haywood County leads to the discovery of over 300 pounds of marijuana. According to the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th,…
