Man charged with assault after incident at north Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a domestic violence charge after Jackson police responded Friday to a north Jackson duplex. Darius Blakemore, 30, is charged with…
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Huntingdon police warn residents of scams
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon police are warning residents of a new scam involving door-to-door sales. Individuals are going door-to-door asking residents to buy fruit to support the Huntingdon High School band, Director…
Analysis: Substance abuse annually costs Tennessee billions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An analysis has found that substance abuse annually costs Tennessee more than $2 billion, with most of it attributed to lost income from people who've fallen out of the labor market. The Tennessean reports Teresa Waters,…
Haywood HS students walk out in protest of racist social media messages
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talks to Kyler Douglas, the man who first posted the screenshots of the Snapchat messages allegedly written by Haywood High School students. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --…
Refuse to be a victim class held Tuesday evening
JACKSON, Tenn -- Jackson-Madison county EMA Director, Marty Slements says you have the power to refuse to be a victim, which is why he is hosting a class this…
Fraternity celebrates Founder's Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meeting the challenges of educational excellence was the theme of this year's Alpha Phi Alpha 111th Founders Day celebration. The organization was founded on December 4th 1906…
Las Vegas shooting victim's wife honored at Titans game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With the of a planting of a sword, a lasting tribute to Las Vegas shooting victim, Sonny Melton. "It's an amazing tribute to him, he lived an…
Local first responders host Beyond the Badge toy drive
JACKSON, Tenn -- The countdown to Christmas has begun and first responders in the Jackson-Madison county area are teaming up to host a toy drive for kids this holiday season.…
Carl Perkins Civic Center hosts Holiday Pops concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families are kicking off the holiday season with a musical extravaganza. The Holiday Pops concert was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center tonight. Many groups hit the stage including the…
Free lunch served for local female veterans in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A ceremony honoring our female heroes. In honor of Women Veterans Appreciation Day a free lunch was served at a local VFW post to all female veterans. Veterans…
Local Church hosts St. Nicholas Festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church host a holiday festival in honor of a man known for his generosity. St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church held their St. Nicholas festival for the second year…
Former NFL player and his wife host book signing in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former NFL player and his wife hosted a book signing at a local store. Jaivonna Hicks just published her first book, "Snack time with Boobee". Jaivonna Hicks just published…
"Christmas in the City" draws thousands to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — It's officially Christmas in the city, and the holiday spirit is taking over downtown Jackson. The West Tennessee Farmer's Market comes and goes every Saturday, but…
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. teams with local business to spread holiday cheer
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-- The Henry County Sheriff's Department is pairing with a local businesses to bring holiday cheer. Cash Express is collecting donations for "Fill a Police Cruiser," a toy and coat…
Man in custody following domestic violence hostage situation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman and child are safe following a domestic violence hostage situation. Jackson police have a suspect in custody after a nearly three hour standoff early Friday afternoon. "Around…
