Black History Month: Chester Co. woman known for volunteering
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "One day at a time, just one day at a time," Renee Phelps said. Phelps has spent her whole life in Chester County. She grew…
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Local organization helps pay to spay, neuter pets
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- "Too many animals are born unwanted." That's a message Hardin County residents are seeing on their roadways. "Another one that says you can stop pet homelessness, and it's…
Area church holds clergy tax seminar
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Doing taxes is never fun, and it can be complicated. While tax help is available for many, clergy members may have more difficulty. "They're considered dual-status employees," said…
Crews respond to house fire near downtown Jackson; no injuries reported
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a house fire near downtown Jackson. The blaze occurred on Hatton Street near North Fairgrounds Street. No injuries were reported. We'll have more on the fire on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at…
BREAKING: Class action lawsuit claims city of Jackson violated constitutional rights of those arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A class action lawsuit filed in federal court claims the city of Jackson and its officials violated the constitutional rights of those arrested and charged in Jackson City Court due to their failure to have arrest warrants…
TBI appoints Keli McAlister public information officer for West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced the appointment of an experienced communications and journalism professional to serve as the agency's new public information officer for West Tennessee. Keli McAlister joined the TBI this week after serving…
Former Memphis college student pleads guilty to changing grades
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A former student at a private Tennessee college has pleaded guilty to downloading exams and changing grades to preserve his scholarship. The U.S. attorney's office in Memphis said Tuesday that 20-year-old Michael Geddati has pleaded guilty…
2 men in custody, charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder
TRENTON, Tenn.--"Had we not stopped it when we did, he had about 3 hours left to live," said West Tennessee Drug Task Force Special Agent in Charge, Johnie Carter. A…
U.S. Senate approves legislation for expansion of Shiloh Nat'l Military Park
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The U.S Senate passed legislation Tuesday to expand the Shiloh National Military Park in west Tennessee. U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee said the expansion will help attract visitors to the state, boost local economies, and…
NAACP celebrates 110 years
JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday night, the NAACP celebrated 110 years of service. Community leaders gathered at the Jackson-Madison County branch in downtown Jackson. They swore in 20 new members. Leaders say it's…
Selmer officer shares controversial Facebook post
SELMER, Tenn. -- An officer in Selmer shares a post on Facebook some are calling racist. The post was shared by Selmer Police Lt. Ron Pilkington on his personal Facebook page. It's a quote attributed to Planned Parenthood founder Margaret…
Excessive rains cause flooding, road closures
GIBSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation had to close some roads this week because of rising waters due to the excessive rainfall. "We've had several roads flooded, but now…
American Heart Association hosts Red Tie Society breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local men are wearing red in support of the American Heart Association and the fight against heart disease. Men gathered Tuesday at the association's Red Tie Society breakfast at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. The men…
Medical experts urge everyone to 'know your numbers' for heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials from West Tennessee Healthcare are promoting heart health. A cardiac nurse spoke Tuesday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on the importance of "knowing your numbers." Those numbers…
Proposed memorial to honor lynching victims in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is a new initiative to build a memorial to lynching victims in Madison County. "These types of memorials only start the process of reconciliation, healing and moving forward from…
