New housing aimed at helping the elderly
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Housing Authority is setting up plans to help the elderly in Henderson County. The housing authority recently started a nonprofit organization to help make this a reality.…
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West Tennesseans look ahead as New Year approaches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The New Year's countdown is almost here, and members of the community are getting ready to bring in 2023 in their own way. As some reflect over 2022,…
Man arrested after Thursday night homicide in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Thursday night homicide in Hardin County leads to an arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms 23-year-old Sonny Cole McVay is currently in custody. According to the TBI, agents…
Large police presence reported at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A developing story after reports of large law enforcement presence at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital late Thursday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters report large police presence at local hotel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A reported incident at a local hotel brought out a large police presence in north Jackson early Thursday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a call from…
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…
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…
