Kustoff is projected winner in U.S. House District 8, AP reports
NASHVILLE -- Republican David Kustoff is projected as winning re-election to U.S. House District 8, the Associated Press reports.
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AP reports Bill Lee as projected winner in TN governor race
NASHVILLE -- Republican businessman and political newcomer Bill Lee will become Tennessee's next governor, replacing outgoing GOP Gov. Bill Haslam, the Associated Press reports. Lee is projected to win Tuesday's election against former Democratic Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. Lee…
Video shows apparent hazing at Liberty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County School System is investigating an alleged incident that happened on the campus of Liberty Technology Magnet High School. The video appears to show a…
Union University holds day of remembrance and service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year marks the 16th annual campus and community service day for Union University. The day is a way for the university to give back to the community…
Owner of beauty supply store seeks help after break in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owner of a beauty supply store is seeking help after a break in. The owner of T.B. Bundles on North Highland in Jackson says someone broke into…
Voters across West Tennessee turn out to polls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Everybody has the right to vote and we need to exercise that right," Rachael Clark, a teacher who voted Tuesday, said. Voters all across West Tennessee turned out to…
Madison County mother charged with murder in death of toddler
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mother of a 3-year-old child who died last week at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is now facing charges of first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child abuse or neglect. Chasity Yancey, 27, is also…
Immigration board rejects Spanish-language reporter's appeal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- An immigration board has rejected an appeal from a Spanish-language news outlet reporter who was arrested during a demonstration in Tennessee. The Commercial Appeal reports that while the Board of Immigration Appeal granted Manuel Duran a…
Investigators warn parents, kids of dangers on social media following a reported kidnapping
BRUCETON, Tenn.--A Carroll County teenager reunites with her family after she said she was abducted on Halloween night. The Bruceton Police Department warn parents and children on the dangers of…
Democratic congressional candidate Phil Bredesen makes campaign stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--, Democratic Congressional candidate Phil Bredesen made a campaign stop in Jackson, Monday, as a part of his final "Get out the Vote" event. Bredesen was at the West Alley BBQ and Smokehouse on West Main Street. Some polls…
Republican Tennessee Governor candidate Bill Lee visits Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.--Just one day before Election Day, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee visited the Hub City Monday. Lee and his wife Maria stopped by the Madison County GOP headquarters as part of stops leading up to Election Day. Republican Congressman…
Tornado Warning for Benton, Carroll and Henry counties
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Benton, Carroll, and Henry counties until 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. Tune in now for live weather coverage on air or online at www.wbbjtv.com/live.
Lake County investigation leads to at least a dozen arrests
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A major drug bust results in nearly two dozen people facing charges. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there when multiple agencies came together to search 18…
Woman charged in nail salon incident pleads not guilty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of two women indicted last week after a video of a confrontation outside a local nail salon goes viral pleaded not guilty Monday. Teresa Trice's attorney entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. The judge…
Madison Co. Fire Dept. stresses smoke alarm safety
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three out of every five house fires start due to a having no smoke alarm or no working smoke alarm. That's according to a 2015 study by the National…
