MARTIN, Tenn.- Nine students and two faculty members from the University of Tennessee at Martin worked behind the scenes at the Super Bowl 51 in Houston, Texas. This is the fourth…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board takes a big step toward choosing a new superintendent. "Tonight, the board really voted to adopt the three candidates recommended from…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A West Tennessee Church participated in an event that brought care to others in need. Johnson Grove Missionary Baptist Church and their new program, the Social Justice Ministry was started to…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Northeast Middle School boys basketball team completed their season Saturday at the sectional tournament in Memphis. The team finished with a record of 17-1 and there was a…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson "Do the Write Thing challenge" kicked off its tenth year Thursday at West Bemis Middle School. The program gives middle school students the opportunity to speak out…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — We now know more information about a fatal house fire that happened Tuesday near Lexington. A man charged with…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "You have randomly been selected by the government to receive government grant money of $9,200," says the scam artist. This sounds like a dream come true. But to…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- West Tennessee veterans got a chance to speak their minds Thursday afternoon during a town hall meeting with Memphis VA leadership. At times, there was tension in the room as…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African-American making an impact in the community. Jackson Police Officer Patrick Cozart…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Banks in West Tennessee battled it out for blood last month, and the bank with the most donations was awarded Thursday with the trophy from Lifeline Blood Services. Leaders Credit Union won the competition by having 50 people…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met Thursday morning to talk about upcoming budget needs. Doug Stephenson will serve as chair of the committee for another term, and Smokey Joe Roland will serve as vice chair. The committee…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged with murder and arson after a recent fire admitted to shooting the victim and cutting off his head, according to court documents. Buddy Ray Small, 36,…
PARIS, Tenn. -- One local historic cemetery's future is now in good hands after the city of Paris takes over. Hillcrest Cemetery is the newest cemetery the city takes care of,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A wreck on Interstate 40 near the Vann Drive exit delayed traffic early Thursday afternoon. No serious injuries have been reported, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. WBBJ has not yet received word on the cause of the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A bill proposed in Tennessee's legislature would create a sales tax holiday for guns and ammunition. The bill, filed Wednesday by Republican Rep. Dennis Powers, calls for a "Second Amendment sales tax holiday" on the first…
