JACKSON, Tenn.--A local organization recognizes those in the community who help others. The Southwest Tennessee Development District held their awards ceremony Monday, recognizing agencies, organizations, and people in West Tennessee who lend a hand. Awards were given for senior centers,…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Thousands of electric customers are in the dark after a major power outage in portions of Jackson. According to Steve Bowers with Jackson Energy Authority, the outage occurred at 8:09 p.m., affecting nearly 5,000 customers in portions of downtown,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Friday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was with the City of Jackson Streets Department as they poured concrete sidewalks on West King Street. But Monday morning, the crew was back…
SELMER, Tenn. -- Any time first responders arrive on the scene of a car accident, they know the first hour, also known as the golden hour, is the most critical in treating…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, domestic violence is a problem that local law enforcement is very familiar with. "Domestic violence calls are probably in the top five calls that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family says everyone is OK after a house fire Monday morning. The fire happened around 9:30 a.m. at a home on Fairmont Avenue in east Jackson. The Red Cross…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man has been sentenced to serve 11 years on federal drug and gun charges. Wesley Wilson Jr., 43, was charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm during…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee announced on Monday more than 100 appointees to a series of state boards and commissions. Tyreece Miller, of Jackson, was appointed to the Capitol Commission. The appointment was announced Monday afternoon by the governor's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A federal lawsuit filed by individuals arrested by officers with the Jackson Police Department and charged in Jackson City Court has been dismissed. The lawsuit, filed in February, alleges that the plaintiffs' fourth and 14th amendment rights…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Volunteer Hospital in Martin has partnered with an OB/GYN provider to enhance care for new moms delivering at the hospital. In a news release Monday, West Tennessee Healthcare announced the partnership with OB Hospitalist Group, the largest…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements, defying the NCAA and setting up a likely legal challenge that could reshape U.S. amateur sports. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he has…
UPDATE: A teenager reported missing in Chester County has been found safe. Amber Saylor has been found and is safe, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office wants to thank the public for the assistance. Earlier…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber and community leaders are working on their five-year goals regarding the chamber’s mission for the city of Jackson. To gather information for their plan, the chamber is seeking information from the community with an…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A housing market report says prices keep rising across Tennessee's metro areas, while construction permits are slightly down year over year. A Middle Tennessee State University news release says the quarterly report shows promising mixed signals.…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Who said you can't have fun at a church? Well, the members of Malesus United Methodist Church said you can! Sunday they invited the community to the church for Family…
