Girl Scouts celebrate Apollo 11 anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many have heard of the phrase first said by Neil Armstrong, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Well, the amazing feat may not be something the…
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Bolivar seeks to strengthen relationships with Citizen's Police Academy
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local town is working to build relationships between the community and police officers. "Hoping we'll enhance the relationship between the police department and the citizens of Bolivar," Police Chief Michael Jones said. The department plans on…
West Tennessee students gear up for back to school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time again — students are gearing up for going back to school in August. "Pencils, paper, pens, binders, calculators for the upper school students," said Tom Hughes, principal for the Upper School at Trinity Christian…
McKenzie residents reminded of lawn care codes after heavy rains
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city says the rain is bringing back a serious problem they weren't expecting. The wet conditions mean that residential yards are growing faster than usual. McKenzie's city ordinance…
Man in custody after attempting to run from Weakley Co. deputies
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted in Obion County is in custody after attempting to run from Weakley County Sheriff's Office deputies Monday afternoon. Investigators say 42-year-old Jason Rice was wanted on a charge of failure to appear in…
Police investigate shots fired in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a report of shots fired in an east Jackson neighborhood. Police responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of gunshots in the 100 block of James Street. No injuries have been reported. No additional information…
TWRA asks anglers to help track invasive carp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fishermen, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking for your help. The TWRA needs your help collecting invasive carp. If you catch a small carp, nine inches or less, the agency is asking that you put it on…
Local health department is now certified child passenger safety fitting station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children in America. Nearly half of car seats are misused, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is…
Police: Tossing drugs in toilet could lead to 'meth-gators'
LORETTO, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee are asking residents not to toss drugs down the toilet, saying it could lead to "meth-gators" and stoned waterfowl. The warning from the Loretto Police Department on Facebook came after a man was…
UPDATE: Tornado Warning for Hardeman, Fayette counties canceled
UPDATE: The tornado warning for Hardeman and Fayette counties was canceled early. EARLIER STORY: HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tornado Warning has been issued for Hardeman County and Fayette County until 1:30 p.m. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News and…
Savannah police seek runaway teen
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public for help locating a runaway teenager. Eduardo Javier Olivas, 14, left on foot after a confrontation with a family member, according to the Savannah Police Department. Police describe Olivas as having black…
Tennessee ag agency wants to trace diseased rhododendrons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is warning homeowners about rhododendron plants infected with a pathogen that can kill a number of different plants, shrubs and trees. The department says anyone who has purchased a rhododendron from…
Mayor Scott Conger adds new members to his staff
JACKSON, Tenn. --Mayor Scott Conger brought two new people into his administration, Monday morning. "Today is actually Lauren and Bobby's first day, they did their orientation this morning and have gone to work…
Salvation Army events for the year in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the year more than half way over there are several things The Salvation Army has in store. During the summer, as a way to help underprivileged families, The Salvation Army…
Tennessee Hemp Association hosts panel discussion
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Tennessee Hemp Industries Association held a panel discussion Monday night. It was held at Jackson State Community College in the McWherter Center Auditorium. State representatives and law enforcement officials were on the panel. Hemp farmers were in the…
