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Authorities respond to motorcycle wreck near Medon

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms authorities are responding to a motorcycle wreck in south Madison County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster informed us of the collision around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The wreck occurred on…

Foster children pick out quilts of their own

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a quilting club came together. Thursday, Youth Villages and the Savannah Quilting Club set up a "Meet-and-Pick-Up-a-Quilt" event at the Jackson Youth Villages…

Safe Boating Week held ahead of boating season

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is National Safe Boating Week! Boating season is just about underway and Memorial Day is right around the corner. "You can always consider Memorial Day the…

Memorial in Brownsville to honor Tina Turner's legacy

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A special ceremony is being planned after the loss of a music icon and West Tennessee native. Fans and friends of "Queen of Rock" Tina Turner are invited to a Twilight Memorial honoring her legacy. The memorial…

Dresden man arrested on drug charges following search warrant

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A Dresden man was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a home. According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, Michael Legens was taken into custody earlier this week on charges of manufacturing,…

Community Champion: Billy and Jennifer Penick

It's time to recognize a community champion! It's an honor given to people making a positive impact in the community. It's in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. For the month of…

New pickleball courts open in McKenzie

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- One city welcomes a new sport in their community. McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin invited media to the city to discuss the new pickleball courts. Organizers say pickleball is fun,…

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