Jackson mayor reflects on time in office during State of the City address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After announcing he would not seek another term, Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist reflected on his time in office Wednesday with his final State of the City…
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Local residents react to Sears closure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local mall is losing a major anchor retailer, and the community has mixed reactions. "I remember over the years you could go over there and buy a wide…
Martin Police Dept. to host Citizen Police Academy
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department will host a new Citizen Police Academy class this spring. The class will be the first in the department's new facility and will begin at 6 p.m. March 5, according to a release…
Girl Scouts announce new type of cookie
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's something more to get excited about besides the new year — the Girl Scout cookie season is upon us! Not only that, but the Girl Scouts have announced a brand new cookie. The new caramel chocolate chip…
Selmer police investigate possible murder-suicide
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred Tuesday at a Selmer home. Officers responded to a 911 call just before 4 p.m. from a man who told them he had just killed his wife and…
Historic Jackson restaurant Baudo's to close this month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Baudo's Restaurant, one of Jackson's longest-running restaurants, will close this month. The restaurant's last day of business will be Jan. 19, according to a news release from the owners. The family-owned business was established in 1965. The…
Ex-Tennessee priest convicted of rape dies in prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former Tennessee priest who was forced from the priesthood in 1989 has died in prison while serving time for a 1999 child rape conviction. The Tennessean reports South Central Correctional Facility officials say 74-year-old Edward…
Blast from the past: WBBJ's top stories of 2018
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In no particular order, here are some of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' most popular stories of 2018. At #1, federal agents retrace their steps in the Cayce McDaniel…
West Tennesseans discuss New Year resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The most common New Year resolutions are working out and eating healthy, followed by financial goals. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to West Tennesseans on the first day of 2019 about their resolutions for the new year.…
Dozens head out on New Year's Day to watch football
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends rang in the new year drinking beer and watching bowl games. While some celebrate New Year's Day at home, Matt Willit celebrated the first day of…
Family welcomes first baby of 2019
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brandy Whiting and Daniel Jarrett brought in 2019 with a different kind of celebration. "I can't believe that I had the New Year's baby," Whiting said. Born…
Runners make New Year's resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Runners at this year's Commitment Day 5K are making commitments to achieve goals this year. "Take about two or three minutes off my time. Right now, I'm not very…
Some West Tennesseans ended 2018 with one last good deed
JACKSON, Tenn--Attendees at the Dream Builders Gala are ending 2018 with one final good deed. The gala, presented by Habitat for Humanity in Jackson, is to raise money for familis in…
Local distillery holds fundraiser for Carl Perkins Therapy Center
JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community came together to toast the new year at the Samuel Bryant distillery, Monday night. The New Year's Eve event is a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins…
Local church rings in new year with annual watch night service
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local congregation holds a New Year's Eve celebration. Local churches are saying out with the old and in with the new, with annual watch night services. All Nations Church of…
