JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement blocked off areas of west Jackson for several hours on Friday. Lanes of the Highway 45 Bypass and North Parkway were closed off, forcing traffic to backup and divert along other routes like Hollywood…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Highway Patrol says crews are working to clear a wreck with injuries along Interstate 40. THP reports that the crash…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Street resurfacing has resumed in the City of Jackson. In October 2021, the city kicked off what Mayor Scott Conger described as "the largest street resurfacing in a single year we’ve ever had.” The project is…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday's festival goers enjoyed bingo at First Presbyterian Church.…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Organizers are bringing awareness to victims' rights. The local District Attorney's office held the first annual walk in honor of crime victims of West Tennessee. This year National Crime Victims' Rights Week is observed from April…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sat down with the candidates running for District Attorney for Tennessee's 24th Judicial District, which includes Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and Henry counties. *Note: These interviews…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders met to discuss several topics before the monthly council meeting. The city will receive close to $9 million for the Project Cardinal land sale as well as 100 acres of land. The city also had…
Politics for the People: Candidates for Madison County Sheriff recently sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, and you can check out the videos of those interviews below. Note: These candidate interviews are listed in alphabetical order. John Mehr [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="a73f935351431450f0bd50f1fe62e402521b9b88"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With temperatures beginning to rise, it's important to recognize the dangers that arise with your vehicles as well. "Sunday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. With more than…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A new park opened in Brownsville, but this one is for your furry friends. After purchasing the property to use as a green space for the community, the City of Brownsville decided to turn it into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple charges, including kidnapping, was found by the U.S. Marshals Service. The news release says that on April 21, Tanner Hedge, 24, of Benton County, was allegedly involved in a domestic assault with…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man waiting at a red light in east Jackson was able to drive away from an unfortunate incident. At the intersection of East Forest and North Highland Avenue, a tree fell on the rear of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local employment agency held a special, fun-filled event. Personnel Placements, LLC. sponsored a human resources event on Wednesday at Hub City Brewing. The event lasted until 2:30 p.m. The comedian and social media persona, Heather Land…
UPDATE: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The boil water notice was lifted around 4:30 p.m. on Friday after a certified testing of the water. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some residents…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old Jackson resident is helping keep Jackson beautiful. According to a news release, Naomi Thompson has coordinated a trash pickup event with her dance studio Pat Brown School of Dancing and the Madison County Fire Department.…
