Broadcast club becomes class at local high school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a weekend dedicated to shopping, Tuesday is about giving back. Last year on Giving Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you about the Broadcasting Club at Sacred Heart of…
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City Council meeting works towards new city website
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The December meeting for the Jackson City Council brought up a new service for residents of the Hub City. The Jackson City Council meeting focused on the new contract bids and one of Mayor Scott Conger's original…
'Booze it and Lose it' holiday patrols announced
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- As the holiday travel season approaches, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office has announced they will partner with local law enforcement agencies to combat drunk driving this holiday season. The Madison County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Police Department,…
Salvation Army updates Red Kettle, Angel Tree programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is giving weekly updates on two annual holiday programs: the Red Kettle campaign and the Angel Tree. The Salvation Army is working toward a $140,000 goal this year with the Red Kettle campaign. Currently,…
West Tennesseans gather for annual Jackson Christmas Parade
JACKSON, Tenn. - The sights and sounds of the season come alive with an annual event in downtown Jackson. Hundreds of people from all over the Hub City were lined up awaiting…
City of Jackson holds annual tree lighting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson hosted their annual tree lighting ceremony ahead of Monday night's Christmas Parade. Jackson's annual Christmas tree lighting brought out hundreds of people to enjoy the sights of the season. People gathered in front…
TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Decatur County
PARSONS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday night in Parsons. According to a news release, agents with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force were attempting to arrest an individual in…
Local businesses take part in Cyber Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been a weekend of deals with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but the savings don't stop there. Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of…
Humboldt police investigate burglary at pawn shop
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Thousands of dollars in merchandise was stolen after two people smash the windows of a Humboldt business Monday morning. "Over the course of 25 years, it's at least seven…
Railroad crossing repair to close part of Old Medina Road
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Highway Department plans to close part of Old Medina Road this week for repairs. The highway department says the closure will be from Graves Loop Road to the Gibson County line from 8:30…
Union City police warn residents of phone scam
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are warning residents of a phone scam using an officer's name. Police say the scam is not new; however, it is the first time the scam has been reported using a Union City…
Woman, unborn child killed in Brownsville shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the victims of a shooting Sunday night in Brownsville, and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in the shooting. The TBI says two adults and…
Humboldt police investigate early morning break-in
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a break-in at a local business early Monday morning. Police say the break-in was around 4 a.m. at a pawn shop on 22nd Avenue. Police say two people on a motorcycle broke the…
TBI, Brownsville police investigate Sunday shooting death
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a shooting over the weekend in Brownsville. According to the TBI, one person was killed and two others injured in the shooting Sunday in the 1,000 block…
West Tennesseans continue shopping for Christmas items after weekend of deals
JACKSON, Tenn. - People from all around West Tennessee are starting some of their Christmas shopping as the big holiday nears. West Tennesseans have already gotten a jump start on their holiday shopping. “It…
