Investigators offer $5,000 reward in gun store burglary
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn--"I could see how people would want to target this business," said Justin Scott, owner of RFC Tactical in Milan. Unfortunately Sunday afternoon, that was the case, as RFC…
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Local church invites doctor to speak on depression and anxiety
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church invited a special guest speaker to discuss the impact that anxiety and depression has on the community. The Campbell Street Church of Christ invited Dr. Ryan Fraser, an associate professor of clinical mental health counseling…
Cirque Italia water circus performs final show in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. - Today was the final day to see a unique circus before leaving the Hub City. It is the first of its kind to set foot in Jackson with artists from all over the world performing. The Cirque…
Local crawfish boils hope to raise money for veterans, animal rescue groups
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - A pair of spots in Jackson held fundraising crawfish boils on Saturday. The first event was the boil for the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Post 1848 in…
Annual 'Bemis Heritage Days' celebration held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. - It has been a weekend of celebration as Bemis celebrates its heritage. Rich in history, it is known…
Annual 'Bemis Heritage Days' celebrates Armed Forces Day
BEMIS, Tenn. - As part of the Bemis Heritage Days, it was also a celebration for Armed Forces Day. The Jackson-Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution partnered with the Bemis Historical Society to commemorate Armed Forces Day.…
Teenager dies in Crockett County multi-vehicle crash
CROCKETT CO., Tenn. -- Authorities with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say 19-year-old Christopher Kuykendall of Humboldt was killed Friday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash. The accident involving three vehicles happened around…
City of Jackson collects hazardous waste materials for free May 18
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have hazardous materials in your home to dispose of, you'll have the chance to safely get rid of it during an annual free event this Saturday. It's…
'Downtown Dog Group' hosts fundraiser concert
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn.-- It was a night of music and barks downtown Friday. It was all for a one-night special event to raise money for the "Downtown Dog Group." Lauren…
Basketball tournament held to raise funds for scholarship
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members hit the court for a 10th annual fundraiser Friday. The basketball tournament at JCM's gym is in honor of Jerome Ellington, a Lane College student who…
North Jackson Walmart evacuated after bomb threat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several Jackson police cars surrounded the north Jackson Walmart Friday night. Walmart employees were seen evacuating the store and entering the parking lot. Multiple WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers called our newsroom and said they were evacuated…
TDOT plans I-40 lane closures for May 18
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic alert, if you're hitting the road this weekend. There will once again be closures on the interstate. Lanes will be closed on I-40 West and eastbound between mile markers 78 and 83 to install…
USJ approves new turf football field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will have a new football field this season. In a news release Friday, USJ says the new turf field will be installed as part of the school's ongoing Master Plan improvements. Head…
TBI utilizes Nextdoor app to alert public to crime
WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An app lets you keep up with your neighborhood, but now law enforcement as well. It's an app originally made to keep up with your neighbors,…
Graduating high school students prepare to enter workforce
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students are getting ready to leave high school, but what's next for them? "It's an exciting time for students, but it can be an uncertain…
