One day left to vote early
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since Saturday, 2,375 people have cast their early votes in Madison County. How does that compare to other election years? "Four years ago we did not have an incumbent running…
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Ripley woman faces 14-year imprisonment after meth distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Connie Stephens, 43, a Ripley, Tennessee resident, has been sentenced to 168 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute actual methamphetamine, according to a press release. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western…
UPDATE: Missing Haywood Co. woman found safe in Jackson
UPDATE (4/25): According to the Haywood County Sheriff's office, Amelia Dean was found safe in Jackson early Tuesday morning. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman last seen Saturday night. Amelia Diane Dean,…
Boat found during search for missing teens, man
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed rescue crews located a boat belonging to three missing people at Pickwick Lake. The bass boat is believed to have gone missing, along with two 15-year-olds and a 43-year-old…
Customers turned away for alleged gas leak at Chuck E Cheese
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday evening customers of Chuck E Cheese on North Highland were asked to evacuate, for an alleged gas leak. This was around 6:30 pm Sunday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke…
Local worship leader releases new album
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church celebrates one of their worship leaders' new album. Sunday Worship leader Travis Cottrell of Englewood Baptist Church is letting his church hear some of his new music. His…
2nd Annual Jackson Artistic Youth Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday the Jackson Tennessee Chapter of Links Incorporated gave youth a platform to show off their skills in Fine Arts at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. "My cover's for the 4th chapter…
Crockett County Sheriff issues update in the search for Brandon Hensley
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett county Sheriff Troy Klyce released a statement this afternoon regarding the search for Brandon Hensley. Hensley went missing sometime Monday February 17th, and Sunday authorities say they have found…
Local church holds special program for former teacher
DENMARK, Tenn. - A local church held a special celebration Sunday. The Denmark Baptist Church held a program honoring Roscoe Burton. Burton was an influential teacher for 27 years at West High School. Church…
Rescue crews search for missing man in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue crews continue to search for a missing man in Hardeman County. On Friday, February 21st at approximately 6:24pm, the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office responded to a…
West Tennesseeans celebrate Mardi Gras, give back to local school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Let the good times roll! Saturday, West Tennesseans partied with a purpose. Hundreds filled the Jackson Country Club for the 27th annual Mardi Gras Masquerade. Attendees enjoyed a sit down dinner at…
Family, friends release balloons for loved one's birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 30-year-old Thomas Curry Jr. died last October in a shooting. Family and friends released balloons for his upcoming birthday at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Curry would be 31 on Tuesday. Family…
Family, friends remember James Rivers one year later
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered in memory of a young man to celebrate his life. Family, friends, and others remember James Rivers for his big personality and his love for making music. "James…
Local sorority hosts first Black Business Expo
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority held a business expo this weekend. The Nu Gamma Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted the inaugural Black Business Expo today. Organizers say the…
Jackson takes "Polar Plunge" for good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The annual Polar Plunge was held today at Aloha Pools and Spa in Jackson. Organizers say several groups participated in the chilling challenge as a way to raise funds for the…
