SHILOH, Tenn.--One local national park is preparing to honor our fallen soldiers for the holidays. Shiloh National Military Park will participate in the National Wreaths Across America Day. The ceremony will begin December 15 at 11 a.m. The park will…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin welcomed new Interim President Randy Boyd Monday on his first day in office. "It's incredibly rewarding to be able to give…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A weekend house fire in east Jackson is suspected to be arson, according to the Jackson Fire Department. Fire officials say crews responded around 3:45 p.m. Friday to the home in the 100 block of Vance Street. The…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- With holiday shopping in full swing, many shoppers will have packages delivered. "The postal service is projecting that we will deliver more than 9 million packages this year between…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Superintendent Evaluation Committee met Monday, with one purpose. "The superintendent evaluation was 70 questions long. Condense it, make it a little bit more manageable," Jackson-Madison County…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. The city of Humboldt will host its annual Christmas on Main event this week. The city will celebrate the season with a tree lighting, reindeer food, letters…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an update from our web department, the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Instagram account reached 10,000 followers this weekend. We often share behind-the-scenes photos, viral videos and other fun things on our account. You can find us…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're hoping to take a holiday vacation, Tennessee State Parks are offering a discount this season. The parks are offering a 25 percent discount for cabin and room rentals between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A second Tennessee prisoner is requesting to die in the electric chair rather than by lethal injection. Lawyers for David Earl Miller have argued that Tennessee's midazolam-based, three-drug injection method causes excruciating pain. Tennessee's preferred method…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents have reported break-ins recently in south Jackson. Steven Nunnery, who works with Vivint security systems, says he has been receiving calls from family members who say…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee House Democrats have elected the chamber's first African-American minority leader. Democrats chose Rep. Karen Camper of Memphis during leadership elections Sunday. She replaces former Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh of Ripley, who left the Legislature in…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities in Memphis say two women taking children to see a Christmas light show at the Memphis Zoo have been wounded in an apparent road rage shooting. News outlets report the two were taken to a…
JACKSON, Tenn-- After the Thanksgiving holiday many are making their way back home, and for some that is hundreds of miles away. Many make quick stops at rest areas, to take a break. Some stopped at the Huntersville rest area after…
JACKSON, Tenn. - This is the season to be jolly and local stores are hoping you will keep them in mind for the holidays. The Garner Blue Shop on West Lafayette Street hosted…
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol said an accident involving five people occurred on Highway 412 at Blue Bird Road. According to authorities, three cars were involved in the accident. Authorities say a vehicle hauling hay bales tried to…
