Jump Start Jackson donates new shoes to children
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local children have happy feet thanks to an initiative. It's all for "Jump Start Jackson" hosted by the City of Jackson and Madison County. The initiative is a wellness…
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FEMA money to go to roads, utilities, cleanup in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weeks after towns along the Tennessee River flooded, they're receiving money from the federal government for cleanup. "We had over half a million dollars worth of damage in…
Int'l Rockabilly Hall of Fame founder, businessman remembered
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Businessman, civic leader and International Rockabilly Hall of Fame founder Henry Harrison died Monday morning. Those who knew him say he was full of life and passionate…
Mayoral candidates answer questions at Jackson Exchange Club forum
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The five mayoral candidates for Jackson gathered Tuesday afternoon for a forum designed to give each candidate a chance to answer questions about the community. "That's why…
RIFA honors volunteers with annual event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association, better known as RIFA, held its annual volunteer appreciation event Tuesday at the Farmer's Market in downtown Jackson. Volunteers were served lunch and presented with awards…
Sen. Blackburn visits Jackson, discusses Washington projects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After measles outbreaks across the country, Sen. Marsha Blackburn is sponsoring legislation supporting vaccinations. "What it will do is help parents find the avenues to get the proper information, accurate…
Humboldt drug investigation nets 10 arrests
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A six-month drug investigation lands 10 people in jail on felony drug charges. Officers seized weapons, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, ecstasy, hydrocodone, alprazolam and marijuana during the investigation, according to a news release from the West Tennessee Judicial…
Madison Co. shooting suspect turns self in after calling news station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted by the Madison County Sheriff's Office turns himself in to deputies Tuesday afternoon after calling WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. We were there as Devoris…
Tennessee House narrowly advances voucher bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An already contentious voucher-like proposal took a dramatic turn in Tennessee as Republican leaders refused to acknowledge a vote spiking the proposal on the House floor and Senate leaders advocated for a drastically different version. Tuesday's…
Alamo man charged in Ripley homicide
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- An Alamo man is in custody after a double shooting Sunday in Ripley. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 39-year-old Terry Lee Johnson is accused of fatally shooting William Black, 29, at a home on Church…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office searches for shooting suspect
UPDATE: A man wanted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office turns himself in to deputies Tuesday afternoon after calling WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. See the updated story here. Earlier story: MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is searching…
Officials contact 600 who may have been exposed to measles
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- After confirming a case of measles in Tennessee, health officials say they are working to contact more than 600 people who may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. Image credit:…
Committee discusses budget and Madison County projects
JACKSON, Tenn. - Capital committee members met at the Madison County Complex Finance Department Monday afternoon to discuss capital budget requests. The Madison County Sheriff's Office has requested more than $1.1 million. "The biggest part of their request this year…
CMACC presents artwork to local fire department
Jackson, Tenn.--CMACC Art Care presented a local fire department with one of a kind work Monday. They presented the Jackson Fire Department with a painting created by military veterans. "It's a known fact that art is therapeutic, not only for…
Little girl makes lifesaving 911 call
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A 4-year-old Humboldt girl's quick thinking helps save a man's life. "I sent Nari next door to tell the maintenance man to come over and spray my…
