MCNAIRY CO., Tenn. -- "We've come this morning to call to your attention and to protest racist discriminatory remarks," Tennessee State Conference President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Gloria Sweet-Love said.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman known for her work with female inmates at the jail is celebrated her 90th birthday Wednesday. The community threw Cornelia Tiller a surprise birthday party in Judge Don Allen's…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some insects are now calling one West Tennessee state park home. Big Hill Pond State Park is home to over 4,000 acres of trees, 14 miles of trails and…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A U.S. congressman from West Tennessee spoke Wednesday with a group from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Congressman David Kustoff spoke with participants of the Leadership WestStar Program at the…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Feeling shaken up? You're not the only one. Many residents in West Tennessee woke up to an early morning earthquake. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake shook Dyersburg and several parts…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thomas Kelly Ballard III appeared in federal court Wednesday afternoon for his detention hearing. Ballard is one of the West Tennessee doctors arrested in the recent investigation into opioid…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been sentenced to serve nine years for gun and drug offenses. Tyrone Lee, 28, was indicted in 2017 with possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of marijuana with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization has rescheduled a golf tournament fundraiser due to possible inclement weather. The Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors annual Scholarship Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, due to the chance for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee House lawmakers say they're fighting to secure funding in next year's budget so that disabled children will be able to get Medicaid assistance. House members announced Wednesday they intend to fully fund the so-called Katie…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline to apply for the Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship for the 2019 fall semester is fast approaching. The deadline to apply for the scholarship for the fall 2019 semester is May 30, according to a news release…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Eleven large companies are urging Tennessee's Republican legislative leaders to oppose bills they say discriminate against LGBTQ people. The Human Rights Campaign announced Tuesday's letter from Hilton; IKEA North America Services; InterContinental Hotels Group; Lyft; Marriott…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.7 earthquake at 6 a.m. Wednesday less than 7.5 miles northwest of Dyersburg. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received several calls and messages from viewers saying they heard and felt it. Some…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--A local art center hosted a competition, Tuesday. The West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt hosted the Congressional Art Competition, that has spanned 30 years. 10 different high school…
