Up, up and away: Air Race Classic to take off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A race that started with Amelia Earhart makes its way to Jackson. "It's a big deal, and the men are so jealous that there is nothing out there for them and…
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New equipment helps boost recycling in West Tennessee
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- New equipment is helping one local recycling center process tons of trash. "We're wanting to reduce the consumption of waste," Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson said. "These carts are helping because…
Over 8,000 ballots cast in early voting for Jackson mayoral runoff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 8,000 ballots were cast during early voting in the runoff election for mayor of Jackson. On Thursday, the last day of early voting, 698 ballots were cast, according to the Madison County Election Commission. A…
Man killed in overnight shooting in Jackson; police seek leads
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for information from the public as they investigate a shooting that left one man dead. Ricky Maddox, 23, was found around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday with gunshot wounds outside his home in the 300 block…
Trump says Press Secretary Sanders to leave White House
WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month. President Donald Trump announced the news on Twitter Thursday. He says Sanders will be returning to her home state…
Prosecutor responds to detective supporting LGBT executions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee district attorney is reviewing all pending cases investigated by a detective who has said the government should execute gay people. Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen announced the action Wednesday in a statement after…
TBI confirms identity of man killed in task force shooting in Memphis
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has a crew on the way to the Frayser community where the officer-involved shooting and subsequent clash between residents and officers took place. We'll have the latest on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 5 and 6.…
Jacksonians rush to polls for last days of early voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Tomorrow, on Thursday, is our last day to vote early," said Kim Buckley, Madison County Administrator of Elections. And on Wednesday, many voters in the City of Jackson made a mad…
New program in Tennessee aims to help domestic violence victims
JACKSON, Tenn. - A new law passed in Tennessee creates the "Safe at Home" Address Confidentiality Program, designed to help certain domestic violence victims stay safe from their abusers by obscuring their home address from…
What's New Wednesday: Saucy Jakes
You may have already been to the food truck in North Jackson. Well now, there is a new restaurant location in East Jackson. Husband and wife, Jacob and Regina Richmond, run Saucy Jake's Street Food…
Authorities respond to possible drowning in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities have responded to a possible drowning in a small lake near the Hatchie River area in Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office confirms a fisherman has possibly drowned near the 52 mile marker…
Man charged in father's stabbing death appears in court
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man accused of stabbing his own father to death appeared Wednesday in court. Jaquaez McHaney, 21, was arraigned in Humboldt General Sessions Court after police say he stabbed his father,…
Residents fed up with speeding on one local street
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elizabeth Street is less than a quarter mile long, but residents say they have a big problem. "You see cars coming up and down this street at a high speed,"…
New grant brings free Wi-Fi to downtown Lexington
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It just got a lot easier for people living in Lexington to stay connected. The city now has a Wi-Fi grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development,…
Public pools open in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is here, and that means cooling off at the pool. Public pools across West Tennessee are now open. The one at T.R. White Sportsplex has a few rules for…
