High school bands geared up for 'Bodacious Battle of the Bands'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We want to make sure that the sound is great, we want to make sure that we hear that sound quality," said the head judge, Warren…
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US Senate hopefuls weigh Tennessee early voting spike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- About 1.38 million Tennesseans have cast early or absentee ballots, nearly presidential-year-level turnout that Senate race rivals deem positive for their campaigns. Early voting concluded Thursday for the Nov. 6 election. About 1.68 million ballots were…
Pet of the Week: Meet Adora
Say hello to Adora! Adora loves going for a romp around the park, a long ride through the country or simply snuggling up on the sofa to watch your favorite movie. She gets…
Remains of fallen WWII pilot identified, returning to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Remains of an Air Force pilot from Tennessee who was killed in Europe in World War II when he was 22 years old have been identified. Gov. Bill Haslam says the remains of 2nd Lt. Martin…
Local Jewish community holds memorial service for Pittsburgh shooting victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every week, the B'nai Israel synagogue in Jackson has a Shabbat service. Friday night they were joined by the community for a special gathering. The congregation remembered the lives…
Local business leaders gather at First Friday Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Business developers enjoyed a First Friday Forum with new upcoming businesses. During the forum at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, organizers from Hub City Brewing…
Fraternity at UT Martin suspended after hazing allegations
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Tennessee at Martin is on suspension. "Both a violation of student conduct and potentially hazing issues, which also is a violation…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates $35K in food to RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local nonprofit received a donation to help those in need. The Latter Day Saints presented RIFA with a large donation Friday, giving them $35,000 worth of food. Soup, peanut butter, spaghetti and gelatin were just some of…
Jackson Housing Authority holds grand opening for new apartments in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a new place to live in the Hub City? Jackson Housing Authority held a grand opening Friday for new apartments on Kingsfield Drive in east Jackson. The apartments were built for low-income to moderate-income residents.…
Roundabout construction shuts down part of North Highland
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Construction workers are putting the final touches on the roundabout on North Highland Avenue this weekend. "We're paving the road. We're going to try to get it milled and paved…
1 killed, 6 injured in Decatur Co. crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person was killed and six others injured in a Thursday crash near Parsons. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before noon on Highway 412 near the intersection with…
After long hiatus, Tennessee could execute 3 this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- After four decades with only six executions, Tennessee is on schedule to execute three inmates this year alone. Edmund Zagorski died in the electric chair on Thursday. Billy Ray Irick…
UPDATE: JMCSS School Board member says he will not resign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Just 24 hours after his resignation, a school board member is now withdrawing his resignation from the education body. Morris Merriweather has announced he will not resign from the Jackson-Madison County…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office says man was erroneously identified as shooting suspect
UPDATE No. 2: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says Jeremiah Mays was erroneously identified as a suspect in a recent shooting. See the updated story here. UPDATE No. 1: The attorney representing Jeremiah Mays contacted WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News over the…
Jackson man sentenced in meth conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is sentenced 30 years in federal custody on methamphetamine conspiracy and weapons charges. Stephen Williams, 30, was one of several individuals indicted in U.S. District Court in connection with the investigation. According to a…
