Local students construct solar-powered tiny house
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One home is getting closer to being finished with each school day. "This is the tiny house at South Side," said South Side High School teacher Bob Gordon.…
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Arrest made in Dollar General aggravated robbery
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local authorities make an arrest after an aggravated robbery. According to the Martin Police Department, around 8:30 Wednesday night, officers were called to the Dollar General at 997 Main…
GALLERY: Parishioners observe Ash Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Mardi Gras celebrations over, millions around the world are observing Ash Wednesday, including in West Tennessee. Parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a special Ash Wednesday…
Boys Scouts to hold fundraiser in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can kick start your day with a breakfast for a good cause. The Boy Scouts of America in West Tennessee will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Northside Church…
Woman demands answers after dog was euthanized
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One woman is demanding answers after she says her dog was euthanized without notice. A Humboldt resident returned home and noticed something was missing -- her dog named Diamond…
Family of woman killed on Harpeth Drive speaks out
UPDATE (2/23/22): Sheriff’s Office: No charges filed in Harpeth Drive shooting BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The family of the woman who was killed on Monday night reached out to WBBJ 7…
Chicken ownership talked about in local meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson Code Review Committee met Wednesday to discuss proposed recommendations for the City of Jackson. A hot topic at the meeting was the ownership of chickens…
Funding projects highlighted in JMCSS meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second day of meetings brought new insight inside a room of leaders. The Jackson-Madison County School System discussed spending with board members, leaders and the Madison County Finance…
Housing concerns addressed in Blue Oval meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few topics were discussed during a Blue Oval Community Impact meeting on Wednesday. Some of the challenges the Community Impact Team faces when it comes to…
Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Details in the death of Britney Watson come to light as the suspect appears for his preliminary hearing. 44-year-old Kevin Watson appeared before Judge Jenny Scott Tuesday in Haywood County General Sessions Court. Watson was arrested…
Several AEDs donated to local law enforcement
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several groups say they came together to support public health and law enforcement. According to a news release, Walbridge, United Rentals, P&J, and Master Medical Equipment donated a total of 12 AEDs to Haywood County law…
Dinner to support local band in April
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A dinner is being held in April to support a local band. The West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner & Songwriter Showcase is being held on April 1, featuring several songwriters from Nashville. The talent includes Brice…
Savannah Drivers Services Center closing; new facility to open
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One local driver services center will close as a newly constructed one prepares to open. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will permanently close the Savannah Driver Services Center at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March…
Tornado data by county spotlighted by health department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department wants you to be prepared for the threat of a tornado. In a social media post Wednesday, the health department shared a look at statewide tornado data since 1950. The map…
Over 250 pairs of shoes donated to local children
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local children receive a generous donation to help carry them through their journeys. "Soles for Little Souls" is a National Initiative Community Service Project sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. The purpose is to partner…
