Local student helps Adamsville storm victims
TRENTON, Tenn.-- At Peabody High School, senior Abby Ellison plays tenor saxophone for the school band. At every football game, Ellison said she makes new friends with students in other bands. After…
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Subway raising money for Kirkland Cancer Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Subway restaurants across West Tennessee are raising money this holiday season for the Kirkland Cancer Center. The fundraiser, Meals for Change, will donate 25 cents from every Fresh Value Meal sold through December 25 to benefit patients…
Jackson: Then and Now
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News exclusive, reporter Josh Robinson takes a look at all the changes that have taken place in the City of Jackson over the…
Efforts continue to free Tennessee pastor detained in India
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends and family of a Middle Tennessee pastor and Jackson native being detained in India are rallying for support. Bryan Nerren is a pastor with the International House of Prayer…
Red Cross continues assistance in Decatur, Humphreys counties
DECATUR CO., Tenn. — The American Red Cross continues to help those still suffering from the devastating storms that tore through West Tennessee last week. Caseworkers are available to help people create personal recovery plans, navigate paperwork, and locate assistance…
Annual veterans parade to kick off this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. - A parade will be held this weekend honoring those who have put their lives on the line for our country and freedom. A 'Celebrating our Veterans' program will be held Friday, November 8 at Englewood Baptist Church on…
School board meeting with legislators turns heated
JACKSON, Tenn.-- For the first time this school year, members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board sat down with state legislators. With the school board sitting in the same room as the…
Mock "explosion" drill tests students readiness
JACKSON, Tenn. - A mock disaster drill tests the readiness of students Monday. The scenario was an "explosion" under the bleachers at a softball game, with about 20 casualties. Around 40 Jackson State Community College students, and students from the…
Driver injured after crash involving school bus
McNAIRY Co., Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Monday afternoon involving a school bus and passenger vehicle. THP has confirmed the driver of the vehicle was seriously injured in the crash, which happened around 4:30 p.m.…
Milan, Humboldt elections scheduled for Tuesday
MILAN, Tenn. -- Gibson County will hold their 2019 municipal elections Tuesday, Nov. 5, with positions all across the county up for election. Milan will hold elections for mayor, as well as Milan Special School District trustee positions. The mayoral…
Jackson man sentenced to 15 years on heroin, fentanyl charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced 15 years after being convicted of heroin and fentanyl-related charges. Brandy Kentia Steed, 40, was facing federal charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession with intent to distribute…
Construction causes lane closures on Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You might experience a slow down on North Highland at the Interstate 40 bridge this week. "It's just more preparation to get to those final closures and get that big work done," Nichole Lawrence, TDOT Community Relations…
Community continues to clean up after recent storms
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn.-- It's been several days since the October 26 storm that hit Adamsville, but there's still damage left all over the city. Now the people of Adamsville are picking up any limbs or…
Poplar Corner Church Fall Fest
BELLS, Tenn.-- It's hamburgers, games and fellowship at the Popular Corner Church Fall Fest Sunday evening. Pastor Brent Pearce of the church said they wanted to invite the community out to get to know each…
Local church celebrates Kirkin' of the Tartans
JACKSON, Tenn. - The First Presbyterian Church on North Highland Avenue celebrated the annual 'Kirkin' of the Tartans' worship service Sunday. The sound of bagpipes and drums filled the church along with color…
