Pinson church celebrates 150th anniversary
PINSON, Tenn. — A local church reaches a new milestone. Pinson United Methodist Church celebrated their 150th anniversary Sunday. Since the church was first built in 1868, they have rebuilt three times.…
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NICU babies are reunited with their caregivers
JACKSON, Tenn-- Doctors and nurses are reunited with some familiar faces at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion. Babies were reconnected with the doctors and nurses who…
A Jackson church honors local heroes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gospel Light Baptist Church dedicated their Sunday service to the men and women who protect and serve our city, state and country. "Our church is a giving church. It's…
Tennessee woman sentenced for stealing kids' meal money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee woman has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for stealing $162,000 from a government program that provides funding for summer meals for poor children. Shelby County prosecutors say Jeannette Jives-Nealy was found guilty…
Son charged in father's slaying in Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee say a man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his father. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office says in a news release 25-year-old Tanner Lancaster was charged with first-degree murder in Friday…
Lane football wide-receiver coach Jacoby Jones returns to old stomping grounds
JACKSON, Tenn. — Although the Lane Football Dragons are struggling on the field, things are looking up because they have some new help from a familiar face. "They gave me a…
'Be Nice' concert raises awareness for bullying and suicide prevention
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Be nice, that's all it takes to prevent the effects of bullying and teen suicide, according to school leaders at Crockett County High School. "There's a stigma…
Community prays over local neighborhood
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson community gathered for a prayer walk. The event brought out board members, fire fighters, churches, residents and more. The police department cooked hot dogs and hamburgers…
Henderson unveils brand new community dog park
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Community members and their four-legged friends met at Gene Record Memorial Park in Henderson Saturday for the grand opening and dedication of the Chester T. Dog Park. The equipment…
American Heart Association hosts 25th annual heart walk at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. — The community walks for a good cause. Hundreds of West Tennesseans travel to Union University to participate in the American Heart Association's 2018 Heart Walk. This year marks the…
Man found guilty in 2017 fatal stabbing of Tennessee nurse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A man has been found guilty in the fatal stabbing of a Tennessee nurse in her home. News outlets report a jury found 26-year-old Christopher McLawhorn guilty on all charges, including first-degree premeditated murder, in the…
Student accused of threats charged with making false report
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a student who allegedly made threats against a Tennessee high school has been charged with making a false report. News outlets report Rutherford County Schools investigated the threat when administrators were notified late Thursday…
Bolivar helps revive local Forest Festival
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Forest Festival began in 1949 and was located in several Tennessee locations throughout the years. Ten years ago the last festival was held, but now it is back. The…
Jackson Fire Dept. holds ceremony for retiring firefighters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department held a ceremony Friday to say goodbye to retiring firefighters. Eight firefighters will be stepping down while new upcoming firefighters will be promoted. Family and…
WBBJ meteorologist responds to negative viewer comment; spreads message of acceptance
JACKSON, Tenn. — WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News from time to time receives a handful of e-mails, phone calls or social media posts criticizing our on-air team members. Meteorologist…
