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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey is leaving state government next month. Gov. Bill Lee announced Pierce's departure on Thursday. It is effective May 31. Lee will name a successor…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Relatives are telling news outlets a former U.S. Marine has been killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in war with Russia in what’s the first known death of a U.S. citizen fighting in Ukraine. …
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"…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is suing Family Dollar over the discovery of 1,000 rodents in a distribution facility in the state that prompted the discount retail chain to recall items purchased from hundreds of stores in the South.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have closed out the 2022 legislative session by passing a bill that lets a politically appointed panel remove books from public school libraries statewide through a new veto power over local school board decisions.…
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…
