River communities react to flooding
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many who live along the Tennessee River in one county are preparing for the impacts of the rising flood waters. "A lot of people think it's just a tourist…
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Local elementary schools hosts STEM career fair
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- They may still be in elementary school, but students at one school got a look at some careers that could interest them. Scotts Hill Elementary School hosted a…
Isaac Lane celebrates Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Isaac Lane Elementary second grade teacher Dr. Calandra Williamson has worn a different t-shirt every day, representing a lesson in Black History. Thursday, she wore her sorority letters, Delta…
Florists feel the rush for Valentine's Day gifts
JAC KSON, Tenn. -- According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $27 billion in gifts for this year's Valentine's Day. Local business owners in Jackson are getting…
Selmer police chief pleads not guilty to theft, misconduct charges
MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. -- The circuit courtroom was packed Thursday morning in McNairy County. One person noticeably not there: Selmer Police Chief Neal Burks. "That's a normal thing that's done all the time," Mark…
2 injured in Union City shooting Wednesday night
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that injured two men. According to a news release, officers were responding to a report of gunshots on Nash Street around 10 p.m. when two men were…
Fatal I-40 wreck backs up traffic for miles
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--It's been several hours after an accident Wednesday morning on I-40. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the crash involved two tractor-trailer trucks. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said…
Organization educates public on human trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn.-- According to the Polaris Project, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. "This has no borders. Sex trafficking has no borders," Scarlet Rope executive director Julanne Stone said. Scarlet…
What's New Wednesday: Hub City Deli
"I've always had a passion for food," said Peter Thomas, chef and owner of the new Hub City Deli in North Jackson. At age 16, Thomas began his 30 year journey in…
Lane College hosts author for read-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College was the host for educator and author Juanita Austin on Wednesday. Austin brought her African-American literature read-in to the Cyber Cafe on the Historically Black College's campus. Austin,…
Agency approves leases for public-private partnership schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The next steps are being taken to go through with the public-private partnership to build two new schools in Jackson. Wednesday the Community Redevelopment Agency approved the lease for both Madison Academic Magnet High School and Jackson…
Man charged in fatal house fire in court, victim identified
BRUC ETON, Tenn.-- A community is mourning the death of a woman allegedly killed by her husband over the weekend. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday that Ryan Mills, 29, died in…
Colleges to offer dual enrollment for high school students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your high school student may be eligible for dual enrollment classes. Wednesday, students at North Side High School and South Side High School learned how they can take college classes and earn credits while still in high…
Black History Month: Renee Jones
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "You may not start out the way you want to, but you can end the way you want to," Boys and Girls Club resource development and financial administrator Renee Jones…
Chicken Salad Chick presents check to nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chicken salad lovers are helping out a nonprofit. Chicken Salad Chick sold cards last year for $5 that have discounts worth a total of $60 dollars. Customers can use the…
