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Local artisans hit the stage at the Comeunity Cafe

JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson community met downtown for a night of open mic and poetry. Local artisans took the stage to play instruments, sing songs and read poetry. Event…

Community comes out for inaugural Crawfest to support non-profit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over one thousand pounds of craw fish were served up Saturday evening at the first ever Crawfest, an event benefiting a local non-profit organization, Scarlett Rope Project.…

Lexington PD adds new 'blessing box' to the community

LEXINGTON, Tenn -- A new burgundy and turquoise box can now be found in front of the Lexington police department on 1st Street. It isn't just a regular box. Organizers say it is a…

Cyclists participate in 10th annual Rockabilly City Century tour

JACKSON, Tenn -- Cyclists gathered Saturday morning to take an annual tour of the hub city and Madison county. Organizers say this is the 10th year for the Rockabilly City Century…

Hundreds gather to support March for Babies fundraising event

JACKSON, Tenn -- Hundreds in the hub city marched for a good cause. The March for Babies took place at Jackson State community college. In addition to the walk, participants also enjoyed children's…

One man airlifted to hospital after car wreck in Medina

MEDINA, Tenn -- A wreck in Medina sends one man to the hospital. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received video of the accident from a news tipster. Investigators say it happened just before…

Tennessee Highway Patrol investigates fatal wreck in Hardeman Co.

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly wreck in Hardeman county. Troopers say it happened Saturday afternoon on Highway 18, near Enon Rd. When investigators arrived…

CNN host Van Jones returns to hometown for Lane College graduation

JACKSON, Tenn. — Lane College students took big steps towards their future Saturday. Proud family members and friends couldn't contain their excitement as more than 150 of Lane College's newest graduates…

Romaine lettuce outbreak update: 98 people sick in 22 states

NEW YORK (AP) -- The food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has spread to three more states. Health officials on Friday said they now have reports of 98 cases in 22 states, with the addition of Mississippi, Tennessee and…

Tomb of President Andrew Jackson vandalized in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials at Andrew Jackson's historic home in Tennessee say the seventh president's tomb has been vandalized and marred by profanities. Andrew Jackson Foundation President and CEO Howard Kittell said the vandalism was discovered early Friday at…

Visitation held for woman killed in Waffle House shooting

GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Hundreds of people have gathered at a church visitation service in Tennessee for a 21-year-old student killed in the weekend shooting at a Waffle House. A line of people who came to greet the family members…

Man wanted for harboring runaway child in Haywood Co.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kavarsia D. Watkins is wanted for Harboring or Hiding a Runaway Child in Haywood County. Watkins has relatives in Brownsville, Somerville and Humboldt. If you have any information, contact the Haywood Co. Sheriff’s Department. (731) 772-2412.