Woman charged in lottery ticket thefts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman accused of stealing lottery tickets from a West Jackson store appears before a judge, Tuesday. Lorna Keith, 30, is accused of stealing more than $1,000 in lottery…
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WTHC board meets, approves borrowing millions to purchase 3 area hospitals
JACKSON, Tenn.--The board of trustees for West Tennessee Healthcare approved a move to borrow $90 million to purchase three area hospitals. Board members met at the City County Board Room at…
American Red Cross honors local heroes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Grant Center at Union University was full of emotion this afternoon as the American Red Cross honored local heroes. This year, many of the volunteers focused their work on…
Teen charged with breaking into North Side High School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former student accused of breaking into a local high school now faces criminal charges. Jonathan Fuller appeared Tuesday in Jackson City Court on burglary, vandalism and…
This year's weather has big impact on farmers in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year's weather has had a big impact on farmers in West Tennessee. "We had a pretty rough winter. It was cold, single digits for a week or…
Wreath allegedly stolen from Memorial Day service in Haywood Co.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Memorial Day service in Haywood County was cut short. Veterans, family and friends were heartbroken to find out a significant item used every year during the event was…
Man charged after pulling gun at gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a judge after allegedly pointing a gun at a man during an argument at a northeast Jackson gas station. 40-year-old Karl Cagle is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at another…
2 wanted in Weakley County drug raid
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. --The Weakley County Sheriff's Office and the Martin Police Department are searching for two people after a drug raid at a Martin home. According to a news release, investigators from both departments searched an apartment on Church…
Child killed after lightning strike in Weakley County
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 7-year-old boy died Monday after investigators say he was playing near a tree that was hit by lightning. According to a news release, the Weakley County Sheriff's Office and emergency medical personnel arrived at a…
Late night shooting in Trenton leaves one man dead
TRENTON, Tenn. -- People who live in the area say they should be celebrating with friends this Memorial Day Weekend, but instead they are mourning over the loss of one man…
Rangers at Shiloh Military Park watch over baby eagle that fell from nest
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A baby eagle has fallen out of its nest at Shiloh National Military Park. Shiloh Park rangers say two bald eagles, Julia and Hiram, had three babies…
Eyewitness gives account of weekend house fire in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- More information is revealed about a weekend house fire in Chester County. It is a story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first brought you after receiving video from a 7 Eyewitness News tipster. The fire took place…
Man killed in overnight shooting in Trenton
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A 21-year-old man is dead after a shooting late Sunday night in Trenton. Police confirm Marlon Anderson, 21, of Trenton, died after a shooting on Lexington Street near 2nd Street around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Police say Anderson…
Visitors at Shiloh National Military Park honor war heroes
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people gather at Shiloh National Military Park Cemetery to pay their respects for America's fallen heroes. "Today we're having our annual Memorial Day Service in…
Family and friends honor veterans on Memorial Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of flags line the entrance to Ridgecrest Cemetery in north Jackson as all day Monday. People came in and out, remembering family members who have served their…
