'Tour of Duty' passport ride benefits local veterans
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Bumpus Harley Davidson of Jackson kicked off their 'Tour of Duty' passport ride Saturday morning, with all proceeds going to local veterans. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle…
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McNairy County honors Sheriff Buford Pusser
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Even though it's hot, people are having a great time honoring the memory of Sheriff Buford Pusser. People are listening to music, riding rides, playing games and…
McNairy County recognizes fallen officers at Buford Pusser Festival
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Artists paint their surroundings in Adamsville
This morning, artists set off with their paint and canvases, and by noon they returned with completed pieces. This type of art is called "plein air," where artists leave the studio and…
The Exit 56 Blues Fest kicks off for Memorial Day Weekend
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located right at exit 56 off of I-40 and this Memorial Day Weekend, representatives want you to come out and enjoy the…
Tennessee judge pleads guilty to scheming to plant drugs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say that a former Tennessee judge has admitted to multiple corruption charges, including scheming to have drugs planted on a woman who claimed she traded sexual favors in exchange for his help with her…
Newly adopted 1-year-old dies after being left in hot truck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a recently adopted 1-year-old girl has died after her father left her in a hot truck. News outlets cite a release from Metro Nashville police saying the adoptive father "reportedly forgot" about the child…
St. Jude in Tennessee announces $100 million investment to expand global outreach program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee has announced it will invest $100 million to expand its global outreach program in hopes of improving access to medical care for children with cancer around the world. Executives…
House goes up in flames in overnight fire
HENDERSON, Tenn. — An overnight fire damages a house in Chester County. The fire took place at a house on Mifflan Avenue in Henderson. We are working to learn what started the…
Pet of the Week: Nick
Meet our pet of the week, Nick! Nick is a young chocolate mix. He's not particularly into water sports, but doesn't mind the rain. He loves car rides. He's never…
TWRA reminds paddle sport boaters to stay safe on the water
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said they have noticed more paddle sport vessels, such as kayaks, canoes and paddle boards taking to the water. "A normal day for…
Hub Club program set to reopen in early June
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new program is coming to Jackson to help kids and their parents. There was a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon to celebrate the Hub Club program, a place they want…
City leaders tout downtown Jackson as the prefect place to take a lunch break
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you heard music in downtown Jackson Friday, there was a reason for it. Jackson Downtown Development wants you to have some fun on your lunch break. On Fridays,…
Crowder High School Reunion held in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--At the Parsons Civic Center, many came out to see an African attire fashion show, Friday night. The event is a part of the Crowder High School Reunion. Before 1925,…
THP boosts law enforcement during Memorial Day weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Memorial day weekend is here and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is beefing up patrols to keep motorists safe. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News rode along with troopers…
