Humboldt gears up for Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- "It's just a wonderful hometown homecoming," Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes said. The City of Humboldt is gearing up for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The festival started back…
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Former Madison Co. jailer charged in contraband conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Madison County Sheriff's Office employee is now facing charges, along with two men, for allegedly conspiring to bring drugs into the Madison County jail. Kimberly Stone, 41, was a detention specialist at the Madison County…
3 charged in identity theft, car burglary in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people are facing charges of identity theft, theft of property, burglary and other charges after a woman reported her car broken into and credit cards stolen Tuesday. Richard…
Jackson police ask for public's assistance in Little's Jewelers theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect and vehicle involved in a theft last week from Little's Jewelers. Surveillance…
Nashville police find huge heroin stash hidden in fire extinguisher
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville police say they found nearly 17 pounds of heroin in a fire extinguisher in the back of someone's car, and a police dog helped them make the bust. Metro Police tweeted that the heroin was…
Church holds 'God is Greater than Cancer' prayer service during National Day of Prayer
JACKSON, Tenn.--On the National Day of Prayer, many congregations and organizations are coming together to commemorate it in a unique way. Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson held its first ever,"God is…
Local couple shares their story of shooting at Opry Mills mall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A 22-year-old man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday afternoon at the Opry Mills mall in Nashville. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter…
Local school honors educators at part of Teacher Appreciation Week
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.--A local middle school honors its educators by taking part in Teacher Appreciation Day. Decatur County Middle School parents and faculty hosted a brunch for the teachers, Thursday morning.…
Upcoming hotel celebrates groundbreaking
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local soon-to-be hotel celebrated its groundbreaking. Spring Hill Suites by Marriott staff broke ground Thursday for its new 95 room property at 2407 Christmasville Cove off exit 85.…
Principal retires, new principal named for Jackson Careers and Technology Elementary
JACKSON, Tenn.--After an extensive search, a new man will take over the leadership role for Jackson Careers and Technology Elementary School. James Walker Junior will start July 1. He served as assistant…
Popular BBQ restaurant re-opens after catching fire
PARSONS, Tenn. — For the first time in nearly two months, Daryl Ramey fires up the ovens in his family-owned barbecue restaurant. "We're already on our third hog for the day," Ramey…
Drivers can now get licenses renewed at McNairy Co. Clerk's Office
SELMER, Tenn. -- McNairy County and the state of Tennessee have teamed up to help West Tennessee drivers. "Citizens in the county are able to renew their licenses and do most…
1 lane of 45 Bypass at I-40 to be closed Saturday, May 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are getting ready for your weekend, we have a road work announcement that could help your commute. Starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, the left lane of the U.S. 45 Bypass will be closed both north…
Hundreds come out for annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people turned out Thursday morning for the 11th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. "It's one of my favorite events that takes place in our city because we have…
City adds new traffic signal at North Highland, Campbell intersection
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new kind of traffic signal at one busy Jackson intersection. Workers activated a new traffic signal overnight Wednesday at North Highland Avenue and Campbell Street. The new signal will include Jackson's first flashing yellow turn…
