Local woman deployed to island for hurricane relief with Red Cross
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A number of states, territories and islands in the Atlantic have been hit during a very active hurricane season. With help needed in so many affected areas,…
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Police: Man robs local discount store
JACKSON, Tenn.--Thanks to a tip from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster, we were alerted of an armed robbery at a local discount store. Jackson Police said a man…
Local troop leaders react to Boy Scouts allowing girls in programs
JACKSON, Tenn. — Even though the Boy Scouts of America won't be changing their name, girls will be allowed to become cub scouts starting fall 2018. "I think our cub…
Madison County Health Department hosts Missing Persons Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those who may be looking for a lost family member or loved one were given some hope today at the Madison County Health Department. The State Department of…
Local Denny's raises money for Las Vegas shooting victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local restaurant needs your help to raise money for the Las Vegas shooting victims. "We just want to support the communities," LouAnn Swanson, general manager of Denny's,…
Humboldt plans to open farmer's market
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Residents in Humboldt could soon score fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Big changes could be coming to Bailey Park in Humboldt. Humboldt Chamber of…
Two in custody in September armed robbery
MILLEDGEVILLE, Tenn. -- It's a sound nobody wants to hear — a man with a gun demanding money. It happened recently at a Shell station in Milledgeville. "He pulled the trigger…
Local political expert weighs in on Senator Corker, President Trump
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The recent exchanges between Senator Bob Corker and President Donald Trump has caused tension in our nation's capital. At one time, President Trump and Senator Corker were on…
Lane College holds fashion show to benefit cancer research
JACKSON, Tenn.- Lane College is helping raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month through dance and song, with a pink and white fashion show. The Black Envy Model Agency hosted…
Madison County driver drives into ravine
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A driver went off a road into a ravine in East Madison County Wednesday night. Madison County Sheriff Department's Public Information Officer Tom Mapes says around 6 p.m. a…
Nursing home residents compete in 2017 Senior Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors go head to head Wednesday at the 2017 Tennessee Health Care Association Senior Olympics at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Vernell Colvett came to compete. "We practiced a…
Neighbors heard an explosion when a car caught on fire
HUMBOLDT, Tenn-- "Some kind of explosion and a car burning at the end of the street," Cassie Brown said. Neighbors describing what they saw Thursday night as emergency crews rushed to McDearmon…
Future nurses get hands on emergency response training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Graduating Union University nursing students put their book smarts to the test, getting some practical experience during emergency response training. "It was really cool," Union nursing student Nicole…
Charity group donates Jared's boxes to Madison County General Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Today is the national day of service for the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Jackson-Madison chapter decided to help out kids at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. They…
Truck rear-ends bicyclist on Highway 412 in east Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- A bicyclist walks away with scrapes and bruises after being hit by a truck. The truck was traveling west on Highway 412 in east Madison County when the driver…
