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17 dogs rescued from neglectful conditions in 2 West TN counties

HENRY AND GIBSON COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps, a national animal protection nonprofit, rescued 17 dogs from what they describe as neglectful conditions at two properties Thursday in Henry and Gibson Counties. This rescue, dubbed Operation Last Chance,…

West Nile Virus detected in Gibson County horse

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One horse in West Tennessee reminds us the importance of preventative action. The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Gibson County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The virus is transmitted from infected mosquitos…

Reporter Michael Mills 'signs off' from WBBJ

Michael Mills joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. After a year of helping tell some of West Tennessee's most impactful stories, the WBBJ team is saying goodbye to Michael. Before he signs off…

Randy Moffett named as August 2023 Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A true hero to family, friends, and his Jackson home. WestStar graduate Randy Moffett has been selected as August 2023 Hub City Hero. Moffett's nominator, his daughter, says he is "a living example of what it means…

Men killed at Reelfoot Lake honored on Thursday

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Two men were honored Thursday with a monument at a West Tennessee refuge. In January of 2021, two friends named Zack Grooms and Chance Black were duck hunting…

UPDATE: Suspect ID'ed, charged with arson in Henderson Co. fire

UPDATE (9/8/23): The TBI confirms on Thursday, agents took Robert D. Campbell (DOB: 12/03/92) into custody. He was booked into the Henderson County Jail on a count of Arson.  HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating…

Local students get a jump start on secondary education

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local high school students are getting a jump start on their secondary education.  A group of Jackson Central-Merry students are attending Lane College's dual enrollment pharmacy tech…

Tourism meeting held in Jackson on Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. – A task force made up of hospitality and tourism met Thursday at the Casey Jones Village.  Members were greeted by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Department to…

TDEC issues fish consumption advisory over mercury

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury. The advisory is for largemouth bass in Gibson County Lake, which…

Local club announces dates for Yard, Bake Sale

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison Hall Community Club has announced their Yard and Bake Sale for this year. They say that shopping will begin be Sept. 28 through Sept. 30. On Thursday and Friday, shopping will be from 8…

USJ holds dedication for new outdoor classroom

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson dedicated a new outdoor classroom on Thursday. The ceremony was held for their 40-year employee, Lisa Cates, who USJ says is a pillar of their community. USJ says the "outdoor classroom stands…

West Tennessee teacher appears in court after assault arrest

CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- A local teacher appears in court after being arrested for assault. According to Dr. Lisa Norris, Director of Schools at the South Carroll Special School District, Charles Michael Stanford was placed on suspension status on August 31…

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