School closings for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017
The following schools are closed Thursday, Aug. 31, due to potential flooding:
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Madison County preps for possible storms, floods
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After Monday's flooding and what's left of tropical storm Harvey possibly heading toward West Tennessee, county emergency crews are making sure they are ready to help. Madison County…
Humboldt woman accused of human trafficking appears in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman charged with human trafficking of a minor appeared Wednesday in Milan court. Veronica Boykin, 33, is accused of forcing her teenage niece to have sex with a…
Jefferson Award: Rickey Alexander
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a winner of the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
Local Salvation Army member reports from Houston
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is represented lending a helping hand in Houston. The Jackson chapter of the Salvation Army is currently…
Union City Police increasing patrols for Labor Day weekend
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- As Labor Day weekend approaches, law enforcement says it's time to pay extra attention to the road. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is partnering with the Union City…
UTM basketball team asks community for donations to help flood victims
MARTIN, Tenn. -- As the ball dribbles up and down the court, a coach is not only encouraging his players to work harder but to give back. "It could have easily been…
Firehouse Subs donates water to Jackson Fire Department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firehouse Subs in north Jackson donated 1,136 bottles of water Wednesday to the Jackson Fire Department. It is part of the restaurant's H2O for Heroes program. Customers bring in…
1 charged, another wanted in Gibson Co. stolen property case
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman faces theft charges and a man is on the run after deputies recover stolen property at a Dyer home. Deputies…
BREAKING: 2 more suspects charged in Hardeman Co. double homicide
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man and woman now face charges in the October 2016 shooting deaths of a father and his 13-year-old son in Toone. A total of five suspects are…
Murfreesboro Police Department shuts down motorcycle program
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A second crash involving motorcycle officers in Murfreesboro has prompted the police department to shut down the program pending further investigation. The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro reports two officers were injured Tuesday. Murfreesboro Police Chief…
Jackson City Council holds agenda review meeting
JACKSON, Tenn -- Members of the Jackson City Council get a head start planning for their upcoming meeting. A lot of construction projects are on the agenda for the next city council meeting, as…
Local Salvation Army branch aiding with disaster relief from Hurricane Harvey
JACKSON, Tenn.-Local disaster relief agencies are getting involved to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Salvation Army currently has 48 feeding units across the U.S. in areas impacted by Harvey, with…
Jackson Int'l Food and Arts Festival to hold art poetry contest
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson International Food and Art Festival will have an art poetry contest for the very first time this year! Kindergartners through 5th graders, middle school and high school students…
Hardin Co. Fire Department goes digital with FEMA grant
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department says the middle of an emergency, when lives are at stake, is no time to lose vital communication. "It's very important to…
