News

"Butterfly's Embrace" ceremony helps grieving families

JACKSON, Tenn. - Families across West Tennessee who have experienced the loss of a baby came together Sunday afternoon for the Butterfly's Embrace memorial service. "It could be a baby--very early during pregnancy, all the…

Police arrest recent fatal shooting suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials say they have arrested an individual involved in a recent homicide. According to a news release, the Jackson Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested Keenan Murphy in the area of North Highland Avenue and…

Community gathers for Buddy Walk in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered Saturday in support of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Union University hosted the Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee's Buddy Walk on campus Saturday. People with…

Jackson Comic Expo receives great turnout

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One event in the Hub City is making a triumphant return for a good cause. It's been over three years since the city of Jackson has had a comic expo.…

Hundreds participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents walked at a local campus Saturday to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. Loved ones, caretakers and people with Alzheimer's from around West Tennessee gathered at Union University Saturday morning for…

WBBJ Sports Anchor Alex Northcut gets dunked

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Alex Northcut had a little bit of fun Friday afternoon before high school football. Alex joined several city and county officials at the Blue…

Local health officials raise awareness for SIDS

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This October health officials are raising awareness for sudden infant death syndrome. Officials say infants in Tennessee die every year from sleep-related causes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should keep…

Neighbors reflect on recent fatal shooting in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents on Fairway Boulevard in north Jackson reflected on a Friday morning fatal shooting. Jackson police say they responded to the neighborhood of Fairway Boulevard around 10:30 Friday morning after reports…

Arlington Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 100 students walked to school Friday morning at Arlington Elementary School for National Walk to School Day. Teachers say the short trip has several meanings for the students…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook