Officer talks about stroke recovery, return to patrol
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In May, Trenton police officer Xavier Keys had a massive stroke that left him unable to walk or talk and caused brief memory loss. He says the worst…
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Local officers take part in VALOR safety training
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement officers take part in more training on how to keep themselves and the public safe. "It's an overarching program with a local twist," Richard Beary, a…
State in process of closing Camden landfill
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- It's been over a year since the Environmental Waste Solutions landfill in Benton County closed, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is cleaning up the mess it…
Kiwanis Club of Jackson meets to discuss opioid dangers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local club meets to discuss a crisis affecting many across Tennessee. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson was joined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to analyze the opioid…
Daughters of the American Revolution present award to WBBJ-TV news anchor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit recognizes one of our own at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. The Daughters of the American Revolution honored WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Ariana Alexa Thursday at the Jackson-Madison…
Friends of Heart donate life-saving gear to local school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit donates more life-saving equipment to schools in the Hub City. Friends of Heart, part of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, donated two AEDs to Madison Academic High School.…
4 local Zaxby's restaurants to host hurricane fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four local Zaxby's restaurants will host a fundraiser Thursday for the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts. All three Zaxby's locations in Jackson as well as the Lexington location will take part in the fundraiser, according…
Tennessee man gets 15-month sentence for postal worker bribe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee man who pleaded guilty to bribing a postal worker to deliver a package later found to contain marijuana has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. U.S. Attorney Donald Cochran's office says 28-year-old Mark…
6 arrested while protesting police shooting in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Memphis say they've arrested six protesters following a police shooting this week that left a man in critical condition. The Memphis Police Department said in a statement that officers responded to a report Wednesday…
McKenzie Regional Hospital closure causes inconvenience to residents
MCKENZIE, Tenn--When driving to McKenzie Regional Hospital, people would usually see the hospital's sign, but now that sign is gone due to the hospital's closure on September 15. Up to 200 employees…
"Day of Champions" shows love and support for local students
JACKSON, Tenn.--The 13th annual Day of Champions was held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, Wednesday. The local Boy Scouts of America hosts this event each year. Champions Day is presented for special needs…
JSCC highlights Fall Prevention Day
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson State Community College Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students were at The Lift Center Wednesday afternoon providing information and demonstrations in observance of Fall Prevention Day. Fall Prevention Day…
Jackson Police searching for man in East Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police were actively searching for a man in East Jackson Wednesday night. Around 7 p.m., a Jackson Police helicopter was circling Muse Park and several cops were at Royal Street and Kingsfield searching for a man with several…
Company celebrates 30 years in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are celebrating our 30 year anniversary, of LyondellBasell being in Jackson, Tennessee, and operating this facility as a manufacturing plant," Rebecca White, site manager, said. Since 1988,…
State officials discuss services for residents with disabilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A listening tour covering state services for people with disabilities was held at Jackson State Community College on Wednesday. "Individuals with disabilities are just a key component of our population…
