Judge rules against temporary injunction in school funding suit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A judge has ruled against the request from Madison County for a temporary injunction to keep a portion of city tax money for the Jackson-Madison County School…
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Jackson City Council approves first reading of budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hours before the city appeared in an emergency hearing in a lawsuit against them, City Council members met to hear the first reading of the 2017-2018 budget. All…
Keli's Farewell: Volunteering in the community
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. When Keli is…
Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to UT president
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro has hired former Volunteers football coach Phillip Fulmer as his special adviser for community, athletics and university relations. DiPietro announced the hiring Tuesday. Fulmer…
Deputies investigate robbery at Carroll County home
BUENA VISTA, Tenn. -- Carroll County deputies search for an accused robber. The sheriff says it happened around 7 p.m. Monday on McKee Levee Road. Investigators say the suspect broke into the home and assaulted a 96-year-old woman. Authorities say…
Bassmasters Fishing Championship announces schedule of events
PARIS, Tenn. --The Bassmaster High School Series National Championship and Junior Championships kick off this week in west Tennessee. This is a schedule of events for each day of competition. Tuesday, June 20 *6 a.m. The full field of Junior…
Local dental office to provide free services for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local dental office will provide a day of free services for veterans. On Saturday, June 24, Aspen Dental Care in Jackson will open their doors to our nation's finest. Saturday is the 4th Annual Oral Health Initiative…
City leaders, campers to take part in basketball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. --Cheer on summer campers as they hit the basketball court. Friday, June 23, athletes from summer camps across our area will compete in a Citywide Wellness Basketball Shootout Tournament. The action runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…
Goodwill to host multi-county job fair Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. --Search for a new, challenging career. Tuesday, June 20, Goodwill on S. Highland Avenue in Jackson will host a job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Positions in Madison, Gibson, and Henderson Counties are available. Employers include…
Teen pleads guilty to 2015 murder, sentenced to 30 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson teen pleads guilty to murder, Monday and is sentenced to decades in state prison. According to the court clerk's office, Phillip Williams pleaded guilty to the 2015 murder of Beau Reid. Williams was just 17 at the…
Candidates for Trenton Special School District director make visits to area
TRENTON, Tenn.-The first of three candidates for director of schools visited the Trenton Special School District, Monday. Suzanne Keefe toured the schools and met with staff members. She also had…
Camp Discovery teaches area kids about possible careers, setting goals
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Young folks got a glimpse at possible careers they could choose one day as part of Camp Discovery's Career Day in Humboldt, Monday. Many professionals took part including VIPIR 7…
Haywood County Commission votes to raise property taxes
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - People from all over the community in Brownsville came to the Haywood County Courthouse with taxpayers wanting to know if there will be a property tax increase.…
Miss Tennessee Pageant begins the week with rehearsals
JACKSON, Tenn.-Pageant week is in full swing in the Hub City for the annual Miss Tennessee pageant. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with the ladies Monday night as they…
Day campers taking part in 'Aladdin Experience Theatre Camp'
HENDERSON Tenn.-Have you ever wished you could live out a favorite Disney movie? Some local campers got the change to experience the world of "Aladdin", Monday. 40 area kids are…
