Keli's Farewell: The guys tell all
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Keli McAlister's last week with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every night this week we will take a moment to recognize her. [caption…
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Get rid of prescription drugs, old paperwork at upcoming take back event
JACKSON, Tenn. --Get rid of prescription drugs and old paperwork safely. On Saturday, June 24, you can bring prescription drugs to the Jackson Fairgrounds for a community shred and drug take back. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.…
Worship and pray with men across our area at upcoming conference
JACKSON, Tenn. --Attend a prayer conference with men from around our area. Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, The Men of Destiny Church in Jackson will host Momentum 2017. That'll kick off with Friday worship at the church at…
Grubb's Grocery to host 2 year anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. --A healthy grocery store celebrates a birthday, and you're invited to the party. On Saturday, June 24, Grubb's Grocery in downtown Jackson will mark 2 years in business. The public is invited to the festivities, which will run…
Deputies still searching for home invasion suspect
UPDATE: James Hill is now facing charges in Carroll County including attempted murder in the Monday home invasion in the Buena Vista community that sent a 96-year-old woman to…
Miss Tennessee Preliminary Competition Winners-Night One
JACKSON, Tenn.-Competition is underway for the title of Miss Tennessee 2017. Wednesday, the 36 contestants preformed before a live audience at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and competed on-stage in the…
Local sorority helps raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease with walk in Liberty Park
JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority walked in Liberty Park Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. The ladies chose this event as part of their community service aimed…
Music event 'Country Lends Down a Hand' helps raise money for Down Syndrome Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Country music acts from all over West Tennessee came together Wednesday night to help others. The concert at Casey Jones Village in west Jackson is known as…
US Justice Department to help lower city of Jackson's crime rate
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson has made a U.S. Department of Justice list of just 12 cities nationwide that need help combating crime. …
Keli's Farewell: Former WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News journalists talk about her legacy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Keli McAlister's last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every night this week we will take a moment to recognize her. [caption id="attachment_219338" align="alignleft"…
Street renamed to honor Humboldt civil rights activist
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The city of Humboldt held a special dedication during its Juneteenth celebration over the weekend, forever cementing a local civil rights activist's legacy. Rev.…
Former Benton Co. corrections officer accused of harassing inmates now faces charges
CAMDEN, Tenn. — A former Benton County corrections officer finds himself on the other side of the law. Lawrence Stoner, 48, is accused of…
Organizers of 2017 Heart Walk host executive breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Dozens gathered Wednesday raising awareness about one of the most important parts of your body — the heart. The American Heart Association held a prayer breakfast as…
Retired THP sergeant pleads guilty to smuggling woman into US
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A retired Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant has pleaded guilty to transporting a woman into the country illegally. Acting U.S. Attorney Jack Smith says 70-year-old Ronald Edward Strickland pleaded guilty Tuesday in Nashville federal court. Court documents…
UPDATE: Suspect in custody in connection with deadly stabbing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities release new details in a death investigation at a home in west Jackson. The lights from the TV still flickering in the living room as investigators…
