State, local officials cut ribbon for new Grand Junction farmers market
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. -- The Grand Junction farmers market sells fresh food and other homemade local goods. "This is a huge plus for the community, making sure they have…
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BBQ cooks compete in 'Smokin' on the Square' in McKenzie
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city hosts the best barbecue cooks in the region for a competition. "Smokin' on the Square" is taking place in downtown McKenzie. The two-day…
Police seek to ID person of interest in stolen debit card investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest as they investigate the use of a stolen debit card at a store in the Old Hickory Mall. The stolen card was used May…
Local church to host block party Saturday in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A church is preparing to empower the community through fun. Empowerment Community Church is having a block party Saturday in downtown Jackson. It will start at noon at 455 East Main Street. There will be food and fun…
Jackson man to serve 6 years for distributing heroin, fentanyl mixture that caused overdoses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to serve 6 years in federal prison for distributing between 100 and 400 grams of a heroin and fentanyl mixture to residents in Madison and Gibson counties, according to the U.S.…
Dyersburg man wins $2 million in Tennessee Lottery
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A lucky lottery player from Dyersburg has cashed in big time with a $2 million win. The Tennessee Education Lottery announced the winner Friday on Facebook, identifying him as Timothy S. of Dyersburg. Timothy won by playing…
Tennessee otter dies after eating food from park visitors
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee otter named Otto has died after park visitors gave him food that his body couldn't tolerate. News outlets report Bays…
Ex-Chattanooga officer indicted on sexual battery charge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A former East Tennessee police officer has been indicted on a sexual battery charge, stemming from an allegation that he fondled a suspected shoplifter. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports former Chattanooga police Officer Benjamin Dessalines…
JMC School Board Budget Committee meets, discusses important issues
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County School Board's Budget Committee met to discuss important issues. In Thursday night's meeting, members talked about renewing their janitorial contract. Board members say it is up…
Jackson-Madison County School Board announces interim superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday evening, the Jackson-Madison County School Board met to interview two candidates for an interim superintendent position. The candidates, Dr. Jared Myracle and Ray Washington, are both employees…
Members meet for Jackson City Council Agenda Review
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson City Council's Agenda Review Committee met Thursday afternoon to discuss the agenda for next week's council meeting. The main topic discussed was the possibility of Madison Academic Magnet…
Nonprofits Agencies Committee meets again on funding for upcoming fiscal year
JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the Nonprofit Agencies Committee met once again, Thursday evening on the issue of funding for local agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. This comes after last week's announcement…
UPDATE: Police confirm woman hit by car
UPDATE: Jackson police confirm the victim is a woman and was flown to Regional One in Memphis. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on air and online for the latest details. Earlier Story:…
Lexington couple forced to move after car crashes into home
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - It was last Friday night when the lives of Tom and Mary Mlinek changed forever. "A car didn't make that turn, and struck the house here. The impact…
Martin Police Dept. will check your home while you're on vacation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- It's vacation season, and one local police department is working to keep your home safe while you're away. The Martin Police Department has been checking on homes…
