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Jackson Comic Expo receives great turnout

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One event in the Hub City is making a triumphant return for a good cause. It's been over three years since the city of Jackson has had a comic expo.…

Hundreds participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents walked at a local campus Saturday to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. Loved ones, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from around West Tennessee gathered at Union University Saturday morning for…

WBBJ Sports Anchor Alex Northcut gets dunked

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Alex Northcut had a little bit of fun Friday afternoon before high school football. Alex joined several city and county officials at the Blue…

Local health officials raise awareness for SIDS

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This October health officials are raising awareness for sudden infant death syndrome. Officials say infants in Tennessee die every year from sleep-related causes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should keep…

Neighbors reflect on recent fatal shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…

Arlington Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 100 students walked to school Friday morning at Arlington Elementary School for National Walk to School Day. Teachers say the short trip has several meanings for the students…

Dyer Co. man sentenced to 12 years on gun, drug charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyer County man has been sentenced to serve 12 years on federal gun and drug-related charges. Deangelo Liggons, 36, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm, according to a…

Jackson-Madison Co. Library receives $10,000 grant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has plans to add more technology to its collection after receiving a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The grant will also allow the library to work with Jackson Energy…

L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant awarded to 11 educators

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local credit union has donated thousands of dollars to West Tennessee teachers. Leaders Credit Union presented $1,000 grants to 10 finalists at the Jackson Country Club Thursday evening. It's all a…

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