First pitch goes out to organ tissue donor awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we're at a populated place such as a ballpark, we see many faces but we never really know what each of those individuals are going through. WBBJ 7…
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Hundreds gather for annual Trenton teapot parade
TRENTON, Tenn. — Music and cheering filled the streets as parade-goers celebrate the last day of the Trenton Teapot Festival. "We're home of the worlds largest collection of teapots, so we ought…
Jackson Police investigate early morning double shooting in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot in the 200 block of West Main Street. Investigators say it happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Details are limited, but…
Jackson Relay for Life raises thousands to fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. --Dozens of cancer survivors were at what organizers are calling the biggest Relay for Life event in Tennessee, Friday. "I'm currently taking radiation treatments for breast cancer, and I…
Summer Concert Series kicks off at 'The Amp'
JACKSON, Tenn.--Taking place under the Pavilion of the West Tennessee Farmers Market is the kickoff of the Summer Season Music Series at The Amp. Usually these concert events take place at The…
Humboldt H.S. seniors hear about career options as they prepare for graduation
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Humboldt High School seniors have only days until graduation. But before they leave, several local businesses wanted to show them the opportunities they have here in West Tennessee. Representatives from the…
BREAKING: TBI announces 11 arrests in Hardeman Co. robbery spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A joint investigation has resulted in the arrests of 11 individuals so far in connection with an armed robbery spree in Hardeman County. On April 5, the TBI began a…
AMP concert season, Relay for Life kick off Friday night in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson's AMP at the Market's 2018 concert season kicks off Friday night in downtown Jackson. The free concert season kicks off with Rev. Jessie & The Holy Smokes and Josh Smith. Relay for Life also starts at…
TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted program marks 25 years
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is celebrating a big milestone this weekend. It's the 25th anniversary for the Top 10 Most Wanted program. The program launched on May 5, 1993, to bring attention to the public and media about…
Local stores take part in Free Comic Book Day this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a day for superhero fans to rejoice — Free Comic Book Day! Retailers all over the country observe the holiday the first Saturday in May. It all started in 2001 when a comic book retailer in…
2018 Bassmaster Tournament Trail makes stop in Paris
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Anglers could be seen slipping their boats into Kentucky Lake Friday morning in Paris. The Berkley Bassmaster Elite is the third stop on the elite series. Eric Lopez,…
WRAP hosts awards ceremony to honor local law enforcement agencies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers from departments across West Tennessee were honored Friday at a celebration luncheon. The Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, also known as WRAP, hosted the luncheon. Awards were presented…
Reflective markers on highways can be a hazard, officials say
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers pass by them every day and may not even notice them. But across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation says there's more than a…
Lexington man accused of holding woman in basement for nearly 2 months
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a Lexington man accused of holding a woman hostage in his basement for nearly two months. Lexington police said David Brooks, 54, held a woman…
North Side HS holds signing day for seniors entering college or military
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Usually we see college signing days for athletes. Well, now a local high school is doing something a little different. North Side High School held a signing day…
