Mayor Scott Conger reflects on first 100 days in office
JACKSON, Tenn.-- "It feels like it's flown by on some days and some days it feels like it's been two years," said Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. Since being sworn in July 1,…
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Henderson County deputy injured during traffic stop
HENDERSON CO., Tenn.--Authorities say a Henderson County sheriff's deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday morning. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says the three-vehicle crash happened on Highway 22 near Parkers Crossroads, when Officer Dale Kaiser was writing a citation.…
Investigators confirm death following shooting in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Authorities say a person died after a shooting during a home invasion in Henderson County. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says it happened in the 5000 block of Middlefork Road in Luray late Monday night. Authorities are still…
A local sorority encourages breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday evening, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. met up at the Taylor Medical Center to listen to stories from breast cancer survivors. This event comes as October is…
WBBJ 7 Anchor Ariana Alexa interviews Big Brother winners Tennessee native Jackson Michie and Holly
Sixteen house guests spend three months locked in a house under 24-7 camera surveillance and separated from the outside world; many viewers know this as the reality…
Mother of missing Jackson man speaks out
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It's been 12 whole days, almost two weeks, since my son disappeared," Frances Gaines said. Gaines says no one has heard from her son, William Brian McKenzie, since September 27. She…
Coffee with a Cop brings officers and community members together
SELMER, Tenn. -- The best part of waking up? Your morning cup of coffee. Tuesday morning, the Selmer Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at Hardee's. "We want to reach out to…
Goodwill Career Solutions hosts job fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Goodwill Career Solutions Center holds a job fair in south Jackson on the second Tuesday of every month. Christine McCrury says the center has already exceeding their expectations when…
Hardin County Fire Department opens new station in Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn.--Three years ago, a community center and fire station in Shiloh was just a dream. Now, it is a reality. "Our nearest one was over in Crump, but now we've got…
THP reminds drivers of Halloween safety tips
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of safety tips ahead of Halloween. THP says seven people were killed in crashes between October 30 and November 1, 2018. THP is reminding drivers this year to drive carefully,…
Man arrested after chase in stolen vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who led police on a chase down North Highland Avenue Monday night is in custody. Quardrious Davis, 18, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle and evading arrest. Court documents say a woman reported…
Henderson factory expanding operation with $13 million investment
HENDERSON, Tenn. --A Chester County business is expanding their operations after a more than $13 million investment. Henderson Stamping and Production is a manufacturer of metal stampings and assemblies for appliances and automotive industries, according to a news release from…
3rd Annual Tennessee Music Awards
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Tennessee Music Awards ceremony was held once again in the Hub City, shedding a light on major music genres throughout Tennessee. The University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus played host again this year for the awards event. This year's…
WRAP hosts proclamation signing for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- City leaders, police department officials, and members of the Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program or WRAP came together Monday to sign a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in…
Lane College announces grand marshal for upcoming Homecoming parade
JACKSON, Tenn.--Lane College has announced the name of this year's homecoming parade Grand Marshal. Actress Malinda Williams has been nominated twice for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Williams recently starred in "A Thin Line…
