Planning to celebrate the new year with fireworks? Some may be harder to find
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fireworks can be an essential part of any new year's celebration. However, this year there are some common ones that may seem harder to find. A…
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List of new laws to take effect in Tennessee January 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new year is bringing new opportunities to many Tennesseans. New laws are going into effect on January 1, 2023. One includes business savings for…
Family shaken after bullet strikes daughter's bedroom
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- In Chester County, a family was having lunch around 1 p.m. Wednesday when they heard a loud noise. The family thought a large item had fallen in…
Law enforcement agencies to offer free rides on New Year's Eve
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local city's law enforcement wants to make sure those celebrating New Year's Eve will do so safely. The Martin…
TWRA seeks public input on proposed CWD plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking public input. A 30-day public comment period is now open for their new five-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) strategic plan. A news release states the new plan includes five main…
New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration to be hosted in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A special event aimed at children will give kids a fun way to ring in the New Year. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a New Year's Eve Kid-Celebration. Saturday night, the community is invited…
Arrest made in shooting death of Humboldt woman
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department confirms an arrest has been made in relation to Tuesday night's shooting. 44-year-old Courtney Bushun Dickey is currently in custody at the Gibson County…
Humboldt police investigating shooting as homicide
UPDATE (12/29/22): Arrest made in shooting death of Humboldt woman HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- On the night of Tuesday December 27, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a tip of…
TWRA to close one of two access areas at Lake Graham for winter months
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is temporarily closing 'Access Area 2' at Lake Graham in east Madison County. The closure will last from January 2 until…
Community pulls together for those in need amid water issues
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local community pulls together to help those in need. Since the holiday weekend when temperatures dropped to single digit numbers, many parts of Henderson…
New Year's Eve events in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People are preparing all over the Hub City to welcome in the new year. New Year's Eve events are happening all throughout the Hub City,…
Multi-vehicle wreck delays traffic in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-vehicle wreck led to traffic delays in north Jackson Wednesday. The wreck occurred during the afternoon near North Highland Avenue and Charjean Drive. Our crews arrived…
Plumbing supply manager talks pipe repair solutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plumbing supply stores could be a big help to some West Tennesseans right now. BR Supply posted on their Facebook page that they drove their trucks to their…
Sportsplex seeking part-time workers for 2023 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is accepting applications in preparation for next year's baseball and softball seasons. The city has part-time…
Escapee arrested after traffic stop leads to police pursuit
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A traffic stop in Dyersburg leads to the arrest of an escapee. 25-year-old Cody Sims, of Newbern, is currently in custody at the Dyer County Jail following the…
