'Leadership Henry County' aims to improve community
PARIS, Tenn. -- A group of community members is coming together to better their town. "Leadership Henry County allows people to get out of the office, get out of whatever profession they…
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2 charged in string of 2016 robberies in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are now facing charges in a string of robberies around Haywood County in April 2016. Cordarious Baltimore and Lacey Jeter are facing federal charges after three robberies near Brownsville. Court documents say Baltimore and…
Woman charged in hit-and-run outside mall in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a woman accused of hitting another woman with her car. Video of the incident went viral. Marie Haynes appeared before a judge Thursday…
TWRA holds public meeting to discuss Asian carp concerns in Tennessee River
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will hold a public meeting Thursday night in Paris to discuss concerns about Asian carp in the Tennessee River. A longtime TWRA biologist and manager, Tim Broadbent, will be at the…
Jackson Transit Authority shares map of proposed route changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Transit Authority has shared a map detailing the proposed changes to their bus routes. Before any changes go into effect, the proposal will go before…
DEA acknowledges it raided Tennessee family's house by mistake
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration has acknowledged to an East Tennessee family that agents erroneously raided their house. News outlets report DEA agents and the Bradley County Sheriff's Office served a federal search warrant at the wrong…
Late night shooting in east Jackson sends 2 to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting at Royal Arms Apartments on North Royal Street late Wednesday night. The Jackson Police Department says two men were injured.…
Women face additional charges in nail salon incident
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities filed new charges Thursday in connection with an incident at a nail salon in north Jackson. Angela Henly and Teresa Trice appeared Thursday before a judge in Jackson…
2 injured in overnight shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight shooting sends two to a local hospital. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at Royal Arms Apartments in east Jackson, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. Police confirm two people went to…
Explore Bike Share launches in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Explore Bike Share has launched with a celebration touting the benefits of 600 rental bikes stationed throughout Memphis. The Commercial Appeal of Memphis reports Explore Bike Share launched Wednesday with the celebration that touted the health,…
Commemorative Air Force tour wraps up visit to West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Commemorative Air Force wrapped up their Airpower History Tour. Wednesday was the final day to view the historic World War II planes at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Organizers with the tour said they visit around 30 cities each…
City leaders discuss Jackson's more than $76 million debt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Records the city gave WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News show the City of Jackson spent about $14 million in 2017 and will spend about $16 million in 2018 paying off…
People come out to Storm Team 7 Weather Radio programming event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was at Kroger in Lynnwood Place Shopping Center, Wednesday evening in east Jackson for another WBBJ Storm Team 7 Weather Radio Programming events. Many people came out to purchase a new Midland Weather Radio…
Jackson Transit Authority reveals potential changes to bus routes
JACKSON, Tenn.--Leaders with the Jackson Transit Authority host a public hearing..in regards to potential changes to bus routes. Residents gathered at City Hall to express their questions and concerns. Many were concerned about the East Chester route, operating every hour…
Local woman shares story of foster child to foster mom
JACKSON, Tenn -- May is 'National Foster Care Awareness' Month, and local families came together to highlight their experiences being a part of the foster care system. Youth Villages is all about…
