Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosts 'Story Time with Santa'
JACKSON, Tenn. - Santa Claus is taking a break from his elves for story time. The Jackson-Madison County Library held its annual story time with Santa event Friday morning.…
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Keep Jackson Beautiful hosts 'Chippin' of the Greens' for Christmas tree disposal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Once Christmas is over, it will be time to decide what to do with that live tree. Keeping Jackson Beautiful will be accepting trees for recycling starting Dec. 26 for the annual "Chippin' of the Greens." You can…
TWRA announces 'Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone' in West TN
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Friday announced new regulations intended to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in West Tennessee. The announcement comes after 10 deer recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease, or…
TN Dept. of Agriculture confirms investigation involving dog deaths in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture confirms they are aiding in an investigation involving reports of dog deaths in Lake County. This photo circulating on Facebook is said to show four dogs killed…
Detective: Woman convicted as teen shouldn't get clemency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The lead detective in the case involving a woman convicted of murdering a man when she was a 16-year-old prostitute is urging Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam not to grant her clemency. According to a seven-page letter…
Gov. Haslam grants 11 people executive clemency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam has granted executive clemency to 11 people as he inches closer to the end of his final term in office. Haslam announced Thursday he issued pardons to seven people and commutations to four…
Deer confirmed positive for deadly disease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local hunters may be affected by Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's newest discovery. They confirm at least ten deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Fayette... Hardeman... And McNairy counties. "Since the year 2000 we've tested…
Two vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 412
US HIGHWAY 412, Tenn. -- A car accident occurred late Thursday night on highway 412, near the Humboldt exit. Authorities confirmed it was a two car collision, but did not say how many individuals were inside of the vehicles. Emergency crews…
Two dead in Highway 88 crash
BELLS, Tenn. -- Two people are dead and one injured after a highway crash in Bells. Lt. Bill Miller with Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms the crash happened just after 7:15 Thursday night on state Highway 88 at Johnson Grove Road.…
Families enjoy Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland
JACKSON, Tenn.--Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland has been back for its second season in West Tennessee. Thursday night, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News checked in to see how the festivities have been going this…
Lexington families and friends enjoy big band music
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Families and friends enjoyed live big band music Thursday night. More than 250 people gathered at the Princess Theater in Lexington for "A Big Band Christmas." The Pocourant Big…
Students receive free coats ahead of Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Only days before Christmas, every student at a local Headstart program is going home with a coat thanks to a coat drive set up by the community. "Elizabeth…
McNairy high schoolers aim to make community healthier
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some local teens are working together to make their community healthier. "Tobacco is the No. 1 risk factor for many of our health problems, heart disease, cancers,"…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library hosts annual holiday party
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families, friends and strangers came together Thursday for a holiday party at a local library. The Jackson-Madison County Library is a little more festive this season for…
'Southern Soul Christmas Festival' is this weekend in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for some festive music for the holiday season? You're in luck. The Southern Soul Christmas Festival will be held this weekend in the Hub City. The event…
