WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Marsha Blackburn was sworn in Thursday as Tennessee's junior senator, making her the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate from Tennessee. Prior to her election to the Senate, Sen. Blackburn represented Tennessee's seventh congressional district…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's mobile American Job Center will visit the Hub City next week. The mobile center will be located at the Jackson-Madison County Library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday,…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Memphis have shot and killed a man they say was armed with a knife. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in a news release that Memphis police officers responding to a domestic disturbance Wednesday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Owners of a local Italian-American restaurant announce they will close their doors after more than 50 years in business. "The construction on the interstate and the bypass has really…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After announcing he would not seek another term, Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist reflected on his time in office Wednesday with his final State of the City…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mall is losing a major anchor retailer, and the community has mixed reactions. "I remember over the years you could go over there and buy a wide…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department will host a new Citizen Police Academy class this spring. The class will be the first in the department's new facility and will begin at 6 p.m. March 5, according to a release…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's something more to get excited about besides the new year — the Girl Scout cookie season is upon us! Not only that, but the Girl Scouts have announced a brand new cookie. The new caramel chocolate chip…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred Tuesday at a Selmer home. Officers responded to a 911 call just before 4 p.m. from a man who told them he had just killed his wife and…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Baudo's Restaurant, one of Jackson's longest-running restaurants, will close this month. The restaurant's last day of business will be Jan. 19, according to a news release from the owners. The family-owned business was established in 1965. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Tennessee priest who was forced from the priesthood in 1989 has died in prison while serving time for a 1999 child rape conviction. The Tennessean reports South Central Correctional Facility officials say 74-year-old Edward…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In no particular order, here are some of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' most popular stories of 2018. At #1, federal agents retrace their steps in the Cayce McDaniel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The most common New Year resolutions are working out and eating healthy, followed by financial goals. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to West Tennesseans on the first day of 2019 about their resolutions for the new year.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends rang in the new year drinking beer and watching bowl games. While some celebrate New Year's Day at home, Matt Willit celebrated the first day of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brandy Whiting and Daniel Jarrett brought in 2019 with a different kind of celebration. "I can't believe that I had the New Year's baby," Whiting said. Born…
