What's New Wednesday: Tacos 4 Life
Jacob Fox is visiting Jackson from Denver, Colorado. He stopped by Tacos 4 Life on 1481 Vann Drive. "The puffy tacos look super tasty. They taste delicious. Its great," said Fox. "We…
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Thanksgiving lunch & dinner options in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several restaurants will be open around Jackson on Thanksgiving. Cracker Barrel will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. while Waffle House, IHOP and Denny's are…
Youth Town holds annual 'Turkey Bowl' football game
PINSON, Tenn. -- A festive football game took place Wednesday at Youth Town. The 2nd annual Turkey Bowl is a flag football game played between the residents at Youth Town and the…
Shop these Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Black Friday quickly approaches, shoppers at the Walmart in north Jackson tell our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team that they either love or hate the dash…
4 indicted in alleged West TN drug trafficking conspiracy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An investigation of drug trafficking in West Tennessee has led to four defendants being indicted. Jesus Vega, 33, and Pedro Rosas-Gonzalez, 31, were indicted Oct. 17 for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to…
East TN woman arrested, accused of stealing hunting dog
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A woman has been accused of interfering with a legal bear hunt in East Tennessee by catching and stealing a hunting dog. News outlets quote a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency statement as saying Sandra Lucille Inman…
Train hits vehicle in Germantown, killing 2
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say a train has hit a vehicle in Tennessee killing both occupants. Germantown Police said 86-year-old driver Dorothy M. Bell and her 96-year-old passenger, Samuel J.W. Bell, were killed from injuries in Tuesday's crash. Police…
Children end effort to contest Glen Campbell's wills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Three of country singer Glen Campbell's children have dropped their fight to contest the validity of two wills that exclude them from any inheritance. The Tennessean reported the siblings agreed on Monday to dismiss their complaint.…
What last-minute shoppers are running into for the holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, shoppers are rushing out to stores to get their last-minute items. Some shoppers at one local grocery store said the major holiday…
Area churches gather for annual community Thanksgiving service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving came a little early at one local church. Several area churches joined members of Hillcrest Baptist Church Tuesday in Jackson and celebrated with singing, worship, food and…
Child killed in weekend rollover crash
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old girl was killed and a 12-year-old injured in a rollover crash Saturday in Henry County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 79 around 6:30 p.m. A crash report says…
Madison Co. Fire Marshal has Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deep frying a turkey can be dangerous, so what can you do to make sure you don't start a fire? "One of the important things to do…
Sheriff's office shares safety tips for Black Friday shopping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday brings out the deals, and the Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning shoppers how to not let them turn into steals. "The main thing is…
City councilman, local church invite all to Thanksgiving luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson city councilman welcomes everyone to a Thanksgiving Day luncheon. City Councilman Johnny Dodd will host the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, located at 225 Daugherty Street in…
School & business leaders meet to talk student workforce readiness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Business and school leaders meet to plan for getting students ready to enter the workforce. Tuesday was the first meeting with school and business representatives. Jackson-Madison County School System Chief…
