Local woman celebrates 91st birthday
This video includes scenes of the celebration and does not include a voiceover. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local woman celebrates her 91st birthday at a local facility. Family and friends…
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Police on scene of shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are on the scene of a shooting in east Jackson. The Jackson Police Department confirms they are investigating a shooting on Rhea Street. The extent of injuries is currently unknown. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has…
Ky. police officer shot during pursuit; 1 suspect arrested in TN
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Police in Kentucky say a suspect shot and wounded a police officer during a robbery pursuit. Hopkinsville Police Chief Clayton Sumner says Officer Jeremy Davidson was shot in the head and arm Monday. Sumner says two…
Milan police search for missing woman
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a woman who was last seen Jan. 9 at a home in Milan. Sarah Michelle Phillips, 22, was last seen leaving a home in Milan and was expected to return on Jan.…
Man dies in East TN trying to save woman in high water, police say
ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in East Tennessee say a man has died after trying to save a woman who had walked into deep water outside a home. McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says in a statement the man was…
Exotic Pet Expo back in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Exotic Pet Expo is back at the Jackson Fairgrounds with some new additions. West Tennessee's largest exotic pet event was in town Sunday, with regular vendors and new ones. The pet expo had all kinds of animals,…
Local string ensemble celebrates African-American composers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the month of February continues, so does the celebration of Black history. The Jackson Symphony's String Quartet handpicked songs to reflect African-American composers. Marcus Hurt, Jackson Symphony's first…
Local health & rehab center celebrates Black History Month
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A local health and rehab center is honoring Black History Month. Huntingdon Health and Rehab Center invited guest speaker Wallace Cunningham, pastor at Greater Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Members of the center say it's a way to…
Local church celebrates 150 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is celebrating a huge milestone. Sunday was a big day of celebration for Aldersgate United Methodist Church. "We are having a large reception following the church service," church…
Child hospitalized after hotel pool incident
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --Police in Tennessee say a 3-year-old boy is hospitalized and in critical condition after being found unconscious in a hotel pool where two other youths have died in the past four years. Knoxville police say in a…
Exotic pet expo returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animals from all across the world are at the Jackson Fairgrounds this weekend. The Jackson Exotic Pet Expo returned on Saturday, showcasing different types of animals and pets you can't normally find in West Tennessee. As part…
Masquerade party teaches youths history, culture
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local group added a fun twist to an event held this weekend. The Jackson chapter for the Jack and Jill of America organization hosted a masquerade party on Saturday night. The party was held to support…
Organizations team up to install smoke alarms
DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office teamed up this weekend with volunteers from the Dyer Fire Department and Boy Scouts of America to install free smoke alarms in residential homes. The smoke alarm installation program is known…
Girl Scouts organization holds annual 'Count n Go' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Girl Scout cookies arrived this weekend, and the troops held their annual "Count n Go." On Saturday, between 35 to 40 troops picked up their initial cookie orders. According to members, over 520,000 boxes of Girl…
Jackson Symphony pairs with special guest for Valentine's concert
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Symphony put together an old fashioned night on the town on Saturday. The symphony paired up with special guest Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra for…
