Local business gives woman new roof for Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a heartwarming holiday story, a local woman is getting a brand new roof for Christmas at no cost to her. Cathy Barker was the winner of Reed's Metals' "Covering…
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New music therapy room unveiled at STAR Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new music room in the STAR center was unveiled Friday. This renovation was made possible by a group from Leadership Jackson who raised over $3,000 to make…
Dyersburg residents collect donations for East Tenn. wildfire victims
DYERSBERG, Tenn. -- "It's the giving season, and we feel as West Tennessee and the good people that live here, that we can come together," said Phyllis Pigue, manager…
Memphis sees record-setting 214th homicide of 2016
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say the apparent shooting death of a person in a home is Memphis' 214th homicide of the year, setting a record in a city beset by gang activity and gun crimes. Memphis police spokesman Louis…
Union University Christmas Pottery Sale gives young artists a taste of business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Young local artists had a chance to showcase and sell their art Friday. Cups, bowls and pots were just some of the items available at the Union…
Man faces gun, drug charges after search of Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing gun and drug charges after police executed a search warrant at his east Jackson apartment.
Woman charged with stabbing man during fight
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is facing an aggravated assault charge after she reportedly stabbed her boyfriend during a fight. According to court documents, Libby…
Jackson clerk charged with selling beer to underage customer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convenience store clerk is charged with selling alcohol to an underage customer. Prameshkumar Patel is accused of selling beer to…
TBI: Former treasurer indicted in East Tenn. church theft case
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former church treasurer in East Tennessee has been indicted on a theft charge after allegedly stealing money from the church. Patricia Kitts, 46, is accused of stealing money from…
Local business surprises 40 Angel Tree children with early Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas came early for dozens of students Friday at Isaac Lane Elementary School. “I got me some lip gloss,” Nora Bryant, a fourth grader, said. “I…
Firefighters teach elementary students about safety
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters visit elementary school students to teach them about fire safety. Henderson County Fire Department first responders talked to first and second graders Friday morning at…
Police investigate shooting in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate a Thursday night shooting in north Jackson that left one person injured. Investigators say it happened around 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Garland Drive. Officers confirm one…
Humboldt City Schools superintendent contract extended
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Members of the Humboldt City School Board vote on the contract of its superintendent. Members voted four to one to extend the contract of Dr. Versie Hamlett by three years. Her current contract expires next June 30. WBBJ 7…
Joyous Christmas season awaits area children with gift of toys
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn.-The holiday season is a joyous time, especially for children. That is why nearly 100 staff members and 40 inmates at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary and the Women's Therapeutic Residential Center teamed up to ensure that every…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board has final meeting of 2016
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday break just a week away, Thursday night was the last Jackson-Madison County School Board meeting for 2016. "I think we got a lot accomplished," Jackson-Madison…
