Ghouls and goblins enjoy LPD 'Halloween Bash'
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Lexington Police Department hold its annual Halloween bash, Tuesday night. Trick-or-treaters of all ages and in all kinds of costumes enjoyed games, hay rides, a jumper house and…
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Family members honor man murdered years ago
JACKSON, Tenn.--Family members are honoring a Jackson man who was murdered seven years ago and they say they want justice to be served. Family members of the Cole family held a commemoration…
Local church invites community to 'trunk or treat' event
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local church offers a Halloween activity for the youth. Members of Hillcrest Baptist Church decorate their vehicles and pass out sweet treats as part of their annual Trunk…
Teen charged in social media threat toward Henry Co. school system
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement and school administrators say they're relieved after a potential threat was made to their school system. The Henry County Sheriff's Office has charged a 15-year-old in…
Gibson Co. Special School District ranks among best in state academically
DYER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education is acknowledging school districts who've performed above average academically. Another district in Gibson County has reached the highest level of academic growth. The Gibson County…
Fire destroys barn in Hardin Co.; owner suspects arson
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Where there's smoke, there's fire. Just after midnight, emergency crews raced early Tuesday morning to a scene of thick, black smoke at a farm in the 2000 block of…
Local law enforcement to host Halloween events for kids
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement give kids a safe place to go this Halloween. Several agencies in our area will host events Tuesday night so kids do not have…
Photo Gallery: WBBJ viewer Halloween costumes
Here's a gallery of Halloween costume photos submitted by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers.
Man charged after shots fired Monday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was arraigned Tuesday in Jackson City Court after police say they found a loaded gun in his car Monday night after a report of gunshots. Anthony Waller, 38, is…
MTSU releases poll on primaries, elections
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University has released results of a statewide poll on candidates for upcoming primaries and elections. Those results show that 55 percent of Republican voters approve or strongly approve of Marsha Blackburn for the U.S.…
Martin homicide suspect reportedly led Miss. police on high-speed chase
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have released more information about what happened when a man they suspected in a recent homicide was located in Mississippi. Eric Higgs was considered a person of interest in…
Tennessee Highway Patrol ramping up Halloween enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is ramping up its enforcement efforts for Halloween. THP commander Col. Tracey Trott says troopers will conduct traffic enforcement saturations and checkpoints throughout the evening. Seventeen people were killed in Halloween crashes…
Retailers see rise in costume sales ahead of Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn -- Halloween is just one day away and if you have not purchased a costume, then you may want to go ahead and make that last minute run. Items have…
Local nonprofit Hospital Wing aims to save lives from above
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Living in rural West Tennessee can be difficult when dealing with an emergency. Access to hospitals and emergency rooms is sometimes far away, depending on where you live.…
Sheriff's office investigating break-in at Denmark school
DENMARK, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed they are investigating a break-in over the weekend at Denmark Elementary School. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed the break-in happened…
