Local school loses longtime faculty member unexpectedly
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- "I was shocked. I'm still in shock," said Wes Wilkerson, athletic director and assistant principal of Hardin County High School. Wilkerson said he along with students and…
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First responders honored at 'West Carroll Gives Back' night
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Families and community members honored first responders Monday night with a meal and a special thank you. It was all for "West Carroll Gives Back," organized by…
Police search for Milan woman missing for over a month
MILAN, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a Milan woman who has been missing for over a month. On Jan. 9, 22-year-old Sarah Michelle Phillips left home as usual. She…
Police ID body found in Trenton as missing man
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police have identified a body as a man reported missing last week. The Trenton Police Department has identified a body found Friday on Buck Wade Loop as Trent Williams. No cause of death has been confirmed,…
Neighbors help catch runaway pet pig
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This little piggy didn't go to the market or stay home — he ran away. "We helped track him down and corner him up back there, and…
JFD investigates east Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department responded around 10:15 p.m. Sunday to a fire at a home on Hays Street. No injuries were reported. "They were on the scene…
Entrepreneur, author explains how to start a business selling with Amazon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You may find yourself shopping a lot online, but do you know how to start a business? Through his company "Reliable Education," international entrepreneur and Amazon expert Adam…
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…
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…
