Sen. Marsha Blackburn reflects on first year in office, future
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn spoke out about her first year in office and her goals for the future. Blackburn says she has had a productive year in the senate. She…
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Expert speaks on genealogy, history at local library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library held a program Thursday. It was First Thursday, a program where local authors and experts come and speak to the public. The free event…
Gov. Lee presents GIVE grant to TCAT Jackson
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee visited Jackson on Thursday to announce a special investment for the community. "With this GIVE Act, we're able to fan the flame of what's happening…
Jackson, Madison County mayors review 2019 achievements
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 2019 brought Jackson its first new mayor in over a decade, a potential public-private partnership for new schools and the beginning construction stages of a new jail. City of…
Experts share tips on saving money for new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the most common New Year's resolutions is the desire to save more money and budget better. The first thing you can do is also the easiest: automatically…
Budget, finance committees discuss lawsuit payments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, the Madison County budget committee met with the Madison County financial management committee to discuss their low general fund balance. "I think we have about $8 million, but…
Large sinkhole opens near Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large sinkhole has opened in a parking lot adjacent to the Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village. Old Country Store General Manager Brooks Shaw told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Thursday that the sinkhole originally opened…
Shooting of bald eagle being investigated in Decatur Co.
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating a shooting of a bald eagle in West Tennessee. The TWRA announced the investigation into the shooting of a bald eagle that…
Top stories of 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team compiled a list of the top stories of 2019. In no particular order, here are the top stories by ranking on the WBBJ…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers share New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We all rang in the New Year in our own way, whether out on the town or snuggled up on the couch. But now what? WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News went around town to ask viewers like you…
2 arrested after stolen vehicle, property found in Parsons
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after stolen property and a stolen vehicle were found in Parsons. In a news release, the Decatur County Sheriff's Office confirmed Dwayne Lancaster and Jodi Lowery have been charged with burglary…
1 injured in Union City shooting
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning. According a news release, officers responded to the shooting at a home on North Dobbins Street shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Police…
No injuries after north Jackson townhouse fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department confirmed an early Thursday morning fire at a north Jackson townhouse. Officials say the fire started shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday on Walker Road. Officials say responding firefighters saw smoke and fire coming…
Local organization celebrates New Year tradition
MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local organization celebrated a tradition at the start of the new year. The SteelHorse Prophets Jackson Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association held their annual polar bear ride. "There's…
Runners start 2020 with new commitments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners got a jumpstart on their New Year's resolutions on Wednesday's brisk New Year's Day. "We have a wide range of abilities," said Lift Wellness Center Director Miki Martin.…
