JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met and passed a motion on the consideration of salary compensation. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city recommended basing their salaries on the market analysis…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jacksonian is receiving a special honor after an impressive achievement. During the Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Scott Conger proclaimed July 5 as Meghan Roeder Day. Roeder is a 2022 Special Olympics Gold Medalist…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Within a little over five weeks, a local jewelry store was robbed for the second time. On Monday, Kay Jewelers, located inside Old Hickory Mall, was robbed around 4 p.m. A release states employees inside the business…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting a Youth Fishing Rodeo later this month. Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate in the free event to learn more about fish and their habitats, and try their hand…
Don't miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! From concerts and free movies to car shows and marathons, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday, July 5 LIFELINE Blood Drive (Ripley, Lexington, Union City) Wednesday,…
The average gas prices in Tennessee have fallen 10 cents in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon on Monday. That’s according to the latest report from GasBuddy in a survey of over 3,800 gas stations across the state. That average is…
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks. Hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages then fled in terror. At…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of West Tennesseans gathered at the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport for the 9th annual Firefighters Freedom Festival. "The rides are up, the kids are riding the ride, we…
JACKSON, Tenn. – Monday afternoon, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News saw reports over social media of an incident at the Old Hickory Mall. The posts allege that there was a robbery at the Kay Jewelers located inside the mall. Our crews…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's unemployment benefits and workforce development website has resumed operating after a cyberattack on a software company disrupted service for thousands of people for several days, officials said Monday. The website, Jobs4TN.gov, appeared to be up…
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Want to learn about cannons from the Civil War? You are reading this, so of course you do! Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a free five-mile bike ride to the 1862 battle's most famous artillery sites…
NEW YORK (AP) — Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut put a protester in a chokehold while gobbling his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man who was convicted in a violent Tennessee home invasion robbery that took place 11 years ago has been sentenced to more than 120 years in prison, prosecutors said. A criminal court judge has sentenced…
KENTON, Tenn. -- After beginning on Tuesday, June 28, people from all over gathered in downtown Kenton to celebrate the last day of the White Squirrel Festival with a parade. "We kind…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What's the Fourth, without fireworks? One church has found a way to remodel their building with a boom! Saltillo Pentecostal Church is raising money to reconstruct their church. The reconstruction…
